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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,388 cc

Y223 BGKMOT history

Y223 BGK is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

Y223 BGK blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,050 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 BGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 BGK was last recorded at 103,050 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 1,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,678 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,372 miles
Average per year
2,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,050 miles
  • 2025 – 101,678 miles
  • 2024 – 100,730 miles
  • 2023 – 99,774 miles
  • 2022 – 98,223 miles
  • 2021 – 96,735 miles
  • 2019 – 95,633 miles
  • 2018 – 94,118 miles
  • 2017 – 93,774 miles
  • 2016 – 91,565 miles
  • 2015 – 88,556 miles
  • 2014 – 82,555 miles
  • 2013 – 73,317 miles
  • 2011 – 68,017 miles
  • 2010 – 63,871 miles
  • 2009 – 59,583 miles
  • 2008 – 57,906 miles
  • 2007 – 55,171 miles
  • 2006 – 53,216 miles
  • 2005 – 43,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,050 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,050 miles
    Test number
    361889038602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail103,050 miles (+1,372)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,050 miles
    Test number
    849801304236
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass101,678 miles (+948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,678 miles
    Test number
    800960321892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass100,730 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    100,730 miles
    Test number
    357042772951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,774 miles (+9)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,774 miles
    Test number
    178622630137
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail99,765 miles (+1,542)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,765 miles
    Test number
    637535616549
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass98,223 miles (+1,488)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,223 miles
    Test number
    869181481523
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass96,735 miles (+1,102)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,735 miles
    Test number
    325589219767
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass95,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,633 miles
    Test number
    651971443440
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail95,633 miles (+1,515)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,633 miles
    Test number
    297543316976
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass94,118 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,118 miles
    Test number
    854730078527
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail94,117 miles (+343)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    332042384627
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass93,774 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,774 miles
    Test number
    662005908756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,565 miles (+3,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,565 miles
    Test number
    526427047881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass88,556 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,556 miles
    Test number
    486724035027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,555 miles (+347)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,555 miles
    Test number
    185664214425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
  17. Fail82,208 miles (+8,891)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,208 miles
    Test number
    609444104064
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
  18. Fail73,317 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,317 miles
    Test number
    445083333092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteLow fuel warning lamp on
  19. Pass73,317 miles (+5,300)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,317 miles
    Test number
    609933833062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteLow fuel warning lamp on
  20. Pass68,017 miles (+4,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,017 miles
    Test number
    945264261397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  21. Pass63,871 miles (+4,288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,871 miles
    Test number
    900287010399
    • NoteAdvise slight imbalance on rear service brakes
  22. Pass59,583 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,583 miles
    Test number
    273195849253
    • NoteSteering pump is damp
  23. Fail59,583 miles (+1,677)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,583 miles
    Test number
    381256339482
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear nearside tyre is under inflated
    • NoteRear nearside wheel is stiff to turn
    • NoteSteering pump is damp
  24. Pass57,906 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,906 miles
    Test number
    992274038215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,171 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    193498307163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,216 miles (+9,549)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,216 miles
    Test number
    103629706167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    43,667 miles
    Test number
    420159875162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 BGK

Does Y223 BGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y223 BGK is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y223 BGK?
The MOT on Y223 BGK is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y223 BGK done?
Y223 BGK was recorded at 103,050 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 2,885 miles a year.
Has Y223 BGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 BGK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y223 BGK 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 Y223 BGK find?
Y223 BGK passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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