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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,388 cc

Y223 OETMOT history

Y223 OET is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

Y223 OET green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2021
Mileage
155,240 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 OET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y223 OET was last recorded at 155,240 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 9,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,636 miles · 20 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
9,604 miles
Average per year
7,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 155,240 miles
  • 2020 – 145,636 miles
  • 2019 – 127,738 miles
  • 2018 – 117,614 miles
  • 2017 – 112,514 miles
  • 2015 – 102,520 miles
  • 2014 – 95,645 miles
  • 2013 – 86,069 miles
  • 2012 – 76,856 miles
  • 2011 – 67,468 miles
  • 2010 – 54,586 miles
  • 2009 – 43,258 miles
  • 2008 – 37,381 miles
  • 2006 – 34,318 miles
  • 2005 – 31,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,240 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt retracting mechanism defective Rear middle (7.1.2 (e))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,240 miles (+9,604)3 dangerous11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,240 miles
    Test number
    283000847657
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt retracting mechanism defective Rear middle (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass145,636 miles (+17,898)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,636 miles
    Test number
    234854620981
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,738 miles (+10,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,738 miles
    Test number
    952962826209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,614 miles
    Test number
    945018882829
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Fail117,613 miles (+5,099)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,613 miles
    Test number
    648210184312
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  6. Pass112,514 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,514 miles
    Test number
    557953785589
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension units corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres part worn.
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle in an advanced state of corrosion.

  7. Fail112,514 miles (+9,994)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,514 miles
    Test number
    162461113849
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension units corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres part worn.
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle in an advanced state of corrosion.

  8. Pass102,520 miles (+6,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    290990747980
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFull inspection of brake pipes not possible, grease covered.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished.

  9. Pass95,645 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    165209534247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slight noise

  10. Fail95,645 miles (+9,576)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    606858834297
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slight noise

  11. Pass86,069 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,069 miles
    Test number
    246458023222
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteHand brake needs ajusting

  12. Fail86,068 miles (+9,212)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    186667823287
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteHand brake needs ajusting

  13. Pass76,856 miles (+9,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,856 miles
    Test number
    777092122111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass67,468 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    515763941164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCovers over door sills

  15. Fail67,468 miles (+12,882)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    325363741161
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCovers over door sills

  16. Pass54,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,586 miles
    Test number
    312474500143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,586 miles (+11,328)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,586 miles
    Test number
    760554600197
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass43,258 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,258 miles
    Test number
    831164309115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,138 miles (+5,757)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,138 miles
    Test number
    592267199006
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass37,381 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,381 miles
    Test number
    921179598023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,318 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,318 miles
    Test number
    843851346332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    31,427 miles
    Test number
    341184855351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 OET

Does Y223 OET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 OET expired on 30 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 OET?
The MOT on Y223 OET expired on 30 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 OET done?
Y223 OET was recorded at 155,240 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 7,793 miles a year.
Has Y223 OET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 OET has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y223 OET 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 OET find?
Y223 OET failed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 3 dangerous defects, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 18 more.

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