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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y221 RDBMOT history

Y221 RDB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 198,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

Y221 RDB blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2022
Mileage
198,121 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 RDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y221 RDB was last recorded at 198,121 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 10,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,570 miles · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
10,551 miles
Average per year
8,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 198,121 miles
  • 2021 – 187,570 miles
  • 2020 – 185,381 miles
  • 2019 – 179,589 miles
  • 2018 – 174,707 miles
  • 2017 – 169,288 miles
  • 2016 – 162,529 miles
  • 2015 – 154,232 miles
  • 2014 – 145,576 miles
  • 2013 – 137,413 miles
  • 2012 – 125,247 miles
  • 2011 – 112,933 miles
  • 2010 – 102,394 miles
  • 2007 – 79,671 miles
  • 2006 – 65,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail198,121 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2017

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.

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail198,121 miles (+10,551)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,121 miles
    Test number
    929011429931
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass187,570 miles (+2,189)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    187,570 miles
    Test number
    972512885869
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass185,381 miles (+5,792)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    185,381 miles
    Test number
    555861743684
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Pass179,589 miles (+4,882)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    179,589 miles
    Test number
    276639721137
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront side lamps blueish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.cover cills fitted

  5. Pass174,707 miles (+5,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    174,707 miles
    Test number
    990964178885
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rubbers covered in silicone
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on

  6. Pass169,288 miles (+6,759)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    169,288 miles
    Test number
    251723637152
    • AdvisoryBoth Hand brake cables are badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face scored badly (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored badly (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass162,529 miles (+51)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    162,529 miles
    Test number
    923195037179
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight noise when wheel rotated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  8. Fail162,478 miles (+8,246)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,478 miles
    Test number
    916887687161
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  9. Pass154,232 miles (+8,656)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    154,232 miles
    Test number
    699807715066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass145,576 miles (+389)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    145,576 miles
    Test number
    689854324043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail145,187 miles (+7,774)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,187 miles
    Test number
    199956114085
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass137,413 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    137,413 miles
    Test number
    215932013002
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise play in o/s rack end

  13. Fail137,413 miles (+12,166)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,413 miles
    Test number
    409902913069
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise play in o/s rack end

  14. Pass125,247 miles (+12,314)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    125,247 miles
    Test number
    589091012001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,933 miles (+10,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    112,933 miles
    Test number
    668907701008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    102,394 miles
    Test number
    150966710412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,394 miles (+22,723)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,394 miles
    Test number
    162542510460
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass79,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,671 miles
    Test number
    431366717170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,671 miles (+14,643)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,671 miles
    Test number
    420306117163
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,028 miles
    Test number
    623072986052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y221 RDB

Does Y221 RDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 RDB expired on 23 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 RDB?
The MOT on Y221 RDB expired on 23 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 RDB done?
Y221 RDB was recorded at 198,121 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 8,406 miles a year.
Has Y221 RDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 RDB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y221 RDB 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 Y221 RDB find?
Y221 RDB failed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 3 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill; offside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill, and 6 more.

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