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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

Y223 MHJMOT history

Y223 MHJ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

Y223 MHJ red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
125,127 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 MHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y223 MHJ was last recorded at 125,127 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 3,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,389 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,738 miles
Average per year
4,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,127 miles
  • 2024 – 121,389 miles
  • 2023 – 117,667 miles
  • 2022 – 113,760 miles
  • 2021 – 109,681 miles
  • 2020 – 105,511 miles
  • 2019 – 104,578 miles
  • 2018 – 102,783 miles
  • 2017 – 100,901 miles
  • 2016 – 95,953 miles
  • 2015 – 91,394 miles
  • 2014 – 85,935 miles
  • 2013 – 81,055 miles
  • 2012 – 75,582 miles
  • 2011 – 69,362 miles
  • 2010 – 63,164 miles
  • 2009 – 56,396 miles
  • 2008 – 50,533 miles
  • 2007 – 46,299 miles
  • 2006 – 40,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,127 miles
  • MajorFront Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both front panels (marked) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,127 miles (+3,738)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,127 miles
    Test number
    885595310576
    • MajorFront Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both front panels (marked) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,389 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,389 miles
    Test number
    364762938983
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR inner sill corroded, but not yet affecting structural integrity (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail121,389 miles (+3,722)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,389 miles
    Test number
    138428139791
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR inner sill corroded, but not yet affecting structural integrity (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,667 miles
    Test number
    293866878715
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail117,667 miles (+3,907)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,667 miles
    Test number
    811277090333
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,760 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,760 miles
    Test number
    506953716509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,758 miles (+4,077)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,758 miles
    Test number
    267640359743
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass109,681 miles (+4,170)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,681 miles
    Test number
    411273289661
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,511 miles (+933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,511 miles
    Test number
    366477583609
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near in line fuel filter

  10. Pass104,578 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,578 miles
    Test number
    757907583379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,783 miles (+1,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,783 miles
    Test number
    583846336488
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth nsr and osr inner sills corroding slightly

  12. Pass100,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,901 miles
    Test number
    276403591326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail100,899 miles (+4,946)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    802997838426
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to lower arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass95,953 miles (+4,559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,953 miles
    Test number
    123744704972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both wearing low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront both brake disc's wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass91,394 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,394 miles
    Test number
    989138905150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,935 miles (+4,880)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,935 miles
    Test number
    526422504167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass81,055 miles (+5,473)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,055 miles
    Test number
    986405903196
    • NoteOsr tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear inner brake pads look worn

  18. Pass75,582 miles (+6,220)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,582 miles
    Test number
    167402712145
    • NoteOsf sub-frame slightly corroded
    • NoteOsf tyre worn inner edge
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteRear inner brake pads look low

  19. Pass69,362 miles (+6,198)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,362 miles
    Test number
    278219101159
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteRear inner brake pads look worn
    • NoteRear number plate water damaged

  20. Pass63,164 miles (+6,768)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    992424500102
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate deterioating

  21. Pass56,396 miles (+5,863)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,396 miles
    Test number
    534475309138
    • NoteRear brake pads geting low

  22. Pass50,533 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    544398308129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,299 miles (+6,088)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,299 miles
    Test number
    792241617175
    • NoteFront pads geting low

  24. Pass40,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,211 miles
    Test number
    660992116176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 MHJ

Does Y223 MHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 MHJ expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 MHJ?
The MOT on Y223 MHJ expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 MHJ done?
Y223 MHJ was recorded at 125,127 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 4,502 miles a year.
Has Y223 MHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 MHJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y223 MHJ 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 MHJ find?
Y223 MHJ failed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front lower body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both front panels (marked); nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 5 more.

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