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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y198 LFMMOT history

Y198 LFM is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2023.

Y198 LFM silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
100,258 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y198 LFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y198 LFM was last recorded at 100,258 miles on 15 Nov 2023, 2,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,533 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,725 miles
Average per year
4,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,258 miles
  • 2021 – 97,533 miles
  • 2020 – 93,878 miles
  • 2019 – 87,747 miles
  • 2018 – 84,524 miles
  • 2016 – 83,818 miles
  • 2015 – 76,230 miles
  • 2014 – 70,287 miles
  • 2013 – 64,382 miles
  • 2012 – 59,203 miles
  • 2011 – 53,600 miles
  • 2010 – 47,840 miles
  • 2009 – 42,056 miles
  • 2008 – 38,213 miles
  • 2007 – 34,675 miles
  • 2006 – 30,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,258 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. SPACE SAVER (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength TRAILING ARM FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Water leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,258 miles (+2,725)4 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,258 miles
    Test number
    493091651710
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. SPACE SAVER (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength TRAILING ARM FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,533 miles (+3,655)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,533 miles
    Test number
    286823812253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight corosion
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust

  3. Pass93,878 miles (+6,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,878 miles
    Test number
    488381253374
    • AdvisoryOi leak
    • AdvisoryReversing light bulb replaced

  4. Pass87,747 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,747 miles
    Test number
    893714687740
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  5. Fail87,747 miles (+3,223)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,747 miles
    Test number
    955466254866
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  6. Pass84,524 miles (+706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,524 miles
    Test number
    684247099951
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass83,818 miles1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,818 miles
    Test number
    998132428921
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail83,818 miles (+7,588)1 dangerous3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,818 miles
    Test number
    260648910020
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass76,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    760775406550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  10. Fail76,230 miles (+5,943)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    444705044202
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  11. Pass70,287 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,287 miles
    Test number
    707008024279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,382 miles (+5,179)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,382 miles
    Test number
    655868123288
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail59,203 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,203 miles
    Test number
    475989222293
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass59,203 miles (+5,603)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,203 miles
    Test number
    678159122201
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass53,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,600 miles
    Test number
    707911821297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail53,600 miles (+5,760)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,600 miles
    Test number
    795590621219
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass47,840 miles (+5,784)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,840 miles
    Test number
    850257900262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NotePuncture in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass42,056 miles (+3,843)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,056 miles
    Test number
    693835909240
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

  19. Pass38,213 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,213 miles
    Test number
    243408058419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,675 miles (+4,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,675 miles
    Test number
    682382267101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass30,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,058 miles
    Test number
    454749556171
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y198 LFM

Does Y198 LFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y198 LFM expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y198 LFM?
The MOT on Y198 LFM expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y198 LFM done?
Y198 LFM was recorded at 100,258 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2023, an average of 4,026 miles a year.
Has Y198 LFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y198 LFM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y198 LFM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y198 LFM find?
Y198 LFM failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2023 with 4 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; offside front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened, and 13 more.

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