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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y229 GAAMOT history

Y229 GAA is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2021 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2022.

Y229 GAA red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2021
Mileage
95,307 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 GAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2021
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y229 GAA was last recorded at 95,307 miles on 1 Jun 2022, 9,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,210 miles · 20 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
9,097 miles
Average per year
3,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,307 miles
  • 2020 – 86,210 miles
  • 2019 – 77,860 miles
  • 2017 – 62,652 miles
  • 2016 – 52,714 miles
  • 2015 – 40,567 miles
  • 2014 – 39,725 miles
  • 2013 – 38,771 miles
  • 2012 – 37,695 miles
  • 2011 – 36,964 miles
  • 2010 – 36,102 miles
  • 2009 – 35,208 miles
  • 2008 – 34,702 miles
  • 2007 – 34,266 miles
  • 2006 – 33,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,307 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,307 miles (+9,097)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,307 miles
    Test number
    497667011023
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,210 miles (+8,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,210 miles
    Test number
    177124244912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass77,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,860 miles
    Test number
    761246955434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,859 miles (+15,207)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,859 miles
    Test number
    175497281516
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass62,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,652 miles
    Test number
    619092045871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,648 miles (+9,934)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,648 miles
    Test number
    967177349342
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  7. Pass52,714 miles (+12,147)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,714 miles
    Test number
    158917051870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,567 miles
    Test number
    418814115146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,567 miles (+842)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,567 miles
    Test number
    297062215424
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass39,725 miles (+954)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,725 miles
    Test number
    416743604447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing down
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass38,771 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,771 miles
    Test number
    686955803376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery condition??? red light showing
    • NoteCoolent level low, dampness around thermo stat housing

  12. Fail38,771 miles (+1,076)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,771 miles
    Test number
    206965903361
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery condition??? red light showing
    • NoteCoolent level low, dampness around thermo stat housing

  13. Pass37,695 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,695 miles
    Test number
    635869492226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,964 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,964 miles
    Test number
    586725001378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,102 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,102 miles
    Test number
    752870200340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,208 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,208 miles
    Test number
    484080919490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,702 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,702 miles
    Test number
    300152318340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,266 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,266 miles
    Test number
    581180817324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,510 miles
    Test number
    540224016327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 GAA

Does Y229 GAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 GAA expired on 19 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 GAA?
The MOT on Y229 GAA expired on 19 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 GAA done?
Y229 GAA was recorded at 95,307 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2022, an average of 3,972 miles a year.
Has Y229 GAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 GAA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y229 GAA 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 Y229 GAA find?
Y229 GAA failed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 3 more.

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