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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y224 GCHMOT history

Y224 GCH is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

Y224 GCH blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
116,894 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y224 GCH
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
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y224 GCH was last recorded at 116,894 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,892 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,894 miles
  • 2021 – 114,829 miles
  • 2020 – 112,797 miles
  • 2019 – 102,305 miles
  • 2018 – 94,662 miles
  • 2017 – 85,813 miles
  • 2016 – 80,954 miles
  • 2015 – 74,477 miles
  • 2014 – 69,639 miles
  • 2013 – 63,417 miles
  • 2012 – 58,669 miles
  • 2011 – 54,568 miles
  • 2010 – 49,881 miles
  • 2009 – 45,582 miles
  • 2008 – 41,270 miles
  • 2007 – 36,785 miles
  • 2006 – 28,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,894 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside plastic sill trims fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front lens broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside sill trims fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,894 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,894 miles
    Test number
    623640917633
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Fail116,892 miles (+2,063)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,892 miles
    Test number
    494666496068
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass114,829 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,829 miles
    Test number
    486781487128
    • 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 Outer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside plastic sill trims fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside sill trims fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail114,828 miles (+2,031)2 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,828 miles
    Test number
    977730883938
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Outer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside plastic sill trims fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside sill trims fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass112,797 miles (+10,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,797 miles
    Test number
    883866347256
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak / rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link bushes perished/ worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass102,305 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,305 miles
    Test number
    511582826387
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose corroded fuel filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trim fitted n/s and o/s

  7. Fail102,305 miles (+7,643)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,305 miles
    Test number
    232308664413
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose corroded fuel filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trim fitted n/s and o/s

  8. Pass94,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    203659792788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  9. Fail94,662 miles (+8,849)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    234345924125
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  10. Pass85,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,813 miles
    Test number
    704201383165
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail85,813 miles (+11)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,813 miles
    Test number
    374133293728
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail85,802 miles (+4,848)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,802 miles
    Test number
    832214733074
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass80,954 miles (+6,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,954 miles
    Test number
    594079278320
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass74,477 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,477 miles
    Test number
    435602065083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,639 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    186822874471
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass69,639 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    318162274008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,417 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,417 miles
    Test number
    198304873489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail63,412 miles (+4,743)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,412 miles
    Test number
    907413573045
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail58,669 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,669 miles
    Test number
    285864772003
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass58,669 miles (+4,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,669 miles
    Test number
    595714972054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail54,568 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,568 miles
    Test number
    586903671063
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass54,568 miles (+4,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,568 miles
    Test number
    589783671095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass49,881 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,881 miles
    Test number
    341744870035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,875 miles (+4,293)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,875 miles
    Test number
    903901870052
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,582 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,582 miles
    Test number
    611351679047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,270 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,270 miles
    Test number
    742671678008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,785 miles
    Test number
    132712177023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,781 miles (+8,776)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,781 miles
    Test number
    523872977017
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass28,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,005 miles
    Test number
    110915376070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y224 GCH

Does Y224 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y224 GCH expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y224 GCH?
The MOT on Y224 GCH expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y224 GCH done?
Y224 GCH was recorded at 116,894 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 5,369 miles a year.
Has Y224 GCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y224 GCH has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y224 GCH 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 Y224 GCH find?
Y224 GCH passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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