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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y227 HPTMOT history

Y227 HPT is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2023.

Y227 HPT black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2023
Mileage
128,945 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 HPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y227 HPT was last recorded at 128,945 miles on 18 Dec 2023, 1,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2009: 26,211 miles, lower than 59,440 miles on 25 Apr 2008.
  • 10 Dec 2015: 112,530 miles, lower than 160,400 miles on 26 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,283 miles · 17 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,662 miles
Average per year
5,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,945 miles
  • 2022 – 127,283 miles
  • 2021 – 124,778 miles
  • 2020 – 122,160 miles
  • 2019 – 120,833 miles
  • 2018 – 119,104 miles
  • 2017 – 117,039 miles
  • 2016 – 114,682 miles
  • 2015 – 112,530 miles
  • 2014 – 160,400 miles
  • 2013 – 110,650 miles
  • 2012 – 102,633 miles
  • 2011 – 91,648 miles
  • 2010 – 81,996 miles
  • 2009 – 71,379 miles
  • 2008 – 59,440 miles
  • 2007 – 48,876 miles
  • 2006 – 39,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,945 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnderside surface corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,945 miles (+1,662)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,945 miles
    Test number
    928579507480
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside surface corrosion

  2. Pass127,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,283 miles
    Test number
    499488028840
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail127,283 miles (+2,505)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,283 miles
    Test number
    982046043844
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure req welding (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,778 miles
    Test number
    373902842075
    • AdvisoryO/s/front + n/s/front tyre wear on edge

  5. Fail124,778 miles (+2,618)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,778 miles
    Test number
    231201558690
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/front + n/s/front tyre wear on edge

  6. Pass122,160 miles (+1,327)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,160 miles
    Test number
    404323570581
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,833 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,833 miles
    Test number
    815359565250
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,833 miles (+1,729)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,833 miles
    Test number
    776031096993
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,104 miles (+2,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,104 miles
    Test number
    332266377838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,039 miles
    Test number
    515534297511
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail117,039 miles (+2,357)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,039 miles
    Test number
    585132827937
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass114,682 miles (+2,152)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    114,682 miles
    Test number
    750979295544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass112,530 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    112,530 miles
    Test number
    185645489398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  14. Fail112,530 miles (-47,870)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,530 miles
    Test number
    458278207151
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  15. Pass160,400 miles (+49,750)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    160,400 miles
    Test number
    755937754080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,650 miles (+8,017)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,650 miles
    Test number
    565414133387
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  17. Pass102,633 miles (+10,985)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,633 miles
    Test number
    459646342418
    • NoteAirbag light on dash
    • NoteVacuum hoses leaking under manifold

  18. Pass91,648 miles (+9,652)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,648 miles
    Test number
    646437741378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,996 miles (+10,617)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    81,996 miles
    Test number
    163208340333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,379 miles (+45,168)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    71,379 miles
    Test number
    333880959327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,211 miles (-33,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,211 miles
    Test number
    473807529115
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,440 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,440 miles
    Test number
    230246018459
    • 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)
    • NoteUnablecheck door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  23. Fail59,440 miles (+10,564)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,440 miles
    Test number
    282366418457
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnablecheck door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  24. Pass48,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,876 miles
    Test number
    642966887068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,876 miles (+8,883)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,876 miles
    Test number
    872856187091
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass39,993 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,993 miles
    Test number
    343630486050
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake long
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear offside front tyre 185/65/14

  27. Fail39,993 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,993 miles
    Test number
    821700986092
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake long
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear offside front tyre 185/65/14

Questions about Y227 HPT

Does Y227 HPT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 HPT expired on 18 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 HPT?
The MOT on Y227 HPT expired on 18 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 HPT done?
Y227 HPT was recorded at 128,945 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2023, an average of 5,013 miles a year.
Has Y227 HPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 HPT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y227 HPT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y227 HPT find?
Y227 HPT failed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2023 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; offside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 4 more.

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