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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y229 NCBMOT history

Y229 NCB is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2022.

Y229 NCB green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2022
Mileage
87,987 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 NCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
27 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y229 NCB was last recorded at 87,987 miles on 27 May 2022, 2,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,799 miles · 26 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,188 miles
Average per year
3,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,987 miles
  • 2021 – 85,799 miles
  • 2019 – 84,281 miles
  • 2018 – 82,938 miles
  • 2017 – 81,609 miles
  • 2016 – 80,312 miles
  • 2015 – 77,155 miles
  • 2014 – 72,323 miles
  • 2013 – 67,893 miles
  • 2012 – 61,800 miles
  • 2011 – 57,736 miles
  • 2010 – 52,748 miles
  • 2009 – 48,567 miles
  • 2008 – 44,068 miles
  • 2007 – 40,332 miles
  • 2006 – 37,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,987 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNo reverse light

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail87,987 miles (+2,188)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,987 miles
    Test number
    521579548514
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light

  2. Pass85,799 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,799 miles
    Test number
    974570167835
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted at time of test

  3. Fail85,799 miles (+1,518)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,799 miles
    Test number
    392185536097
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted at time of test

  4. Pass84,281 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,281 miles
    Test number
    348837595871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,938 miles (+1,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,938 miles
    Test number
    130746988549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass81,609 miles (+1,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,609 miles
    Test number
    138197942035
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion present to rear underside of vehicle

  7. Pass80,312 miles (+3,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,312 miles
    Test number
    531720016812
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass77,155 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    439391375002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

  9. Fail77,155 miles (+4,832)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    708711275068
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

  10. Pass72,323 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,323 miles
    Test number
    619611674023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Fail72,323 miles (+4,430)2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,323 miles
    Test number
    729490474031
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  12. Pass67,893 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,893 miles
    Test number
    907990073075
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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 Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail67,893 miles (+6,093)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,893 miles
    Test number
    557090873075
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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 Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass61,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,800 miles
    Test number
    277705362007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,800 miles (+4,064)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,800 miles
    Test number
    145935562093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass57,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    847976571015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,736 miles (+4,988)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    846326571020
    • DangerousCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass52,748 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,748 miles
    Test number
    303936070003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,567 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,567 miles
    Test number
    964320279064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,068 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,068 miles
    Test number
    390886168081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,332 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,332 miles
    Test number
    812473877078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    443949466041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 NCB

Does Y229 NCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 NCB expired on 25 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 NCB?
The MOT on Y229 NCB expired on 25 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 NCB done?
Y229 NCB was recorded at 87,987 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2022, an average of 3,110 miles a year.
Has Y229 NCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 NCB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y229 NCB 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 NCB find?
Y229 NCB failed its latest MOT on 27 May 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, and 11 more.

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