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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y232 BDAMOT history

Y232 BDA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

Y232 BDA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2024
Mileage
136,901 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y232 BDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y232 BDA was last recorded at 136,901 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 8,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,791 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,110 miles
Average per year
5,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,901 miles
  • 2023 – 128,791 miles
  • 2022 – 119,961 miles
  • 2021 – 113,336 miles
  • 2020 – 108,900 miles
  • 2019 – 104,383 miles
  • 2018 – 97,960 miles
  • 2017 – 90,926 miles
  • 2016 – 84,526 miles
  • 2015 – 79,615 miles
  • 2014 – 75,686 miles
  • 2013 – 72,446 miles
  • 2012 – 68,907 miles
  • 2011 – 65,269 miles
  • 2010 – 59,759 miles
  • 2009 – 58,186 miles
  • 2008 – 51,676 miles
  • 2007 – 45,202 miles
  • 2006 – 38,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,901 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch by shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch by shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coil spring corroded x4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,901 miles (+8,110)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,901 miles
    Test number
    435100956599
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch by shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch by shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,791 miles (+188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,791 miles
    Test number
    664180739462
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,603 miles (+8,642)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,603 miles
    Test number
    178407679735
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,961 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,961 miles
    Test number
    401805208941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail119,800 miles (+6,464)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,800 miles
    Test number
    992297971041
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated

  6. Pass113,336 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,336 miles
    Test number
    954905937317
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes on arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions breather pipe squashed

  7. Fail113,325 miles (+4,425)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,325 miles
    Test number
    670970933271
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes on arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt worn
    • AdvisoryEmissions breather pipe squashed

  8. Pass108,900 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,900 miles
    Test number
    501728824672
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel cylinder bolt appears loose

  9. Fail108,713 miles (+4,330)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,713 miles
    Test number
    203423428440
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass104,383 miles (+6,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,383 miles
    Test number
    361137049833
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass97,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,960 miles
    Test number
    394315529209
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail97,949 miles (+7,023)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,949 miles
    Test number
    534384104028
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass90,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,926 miles
    Test number
    746411100314
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail90,926 miles (+6,400)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,926 miles
    Test number
    103534026907
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner edge void of tread. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,526 miles (+4,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,526 miles
    Test number
    706427293062
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe flexi. Deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass79,615 miles (+3,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    660845200522
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,686 miles (+3,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,686 miles
    Test number
    399127184280
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass72,446 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,446 miles
    Test number
    118457983215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,907 miles (+3,638)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,907 miles
    Test number
    919129282285
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  20. Pass65,269 miles (+5,510)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,269 miles
    Test number
    288587481283
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  21. Pass59,759 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,759 miles
    Test number
    353545090215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,186 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,186 miles
    Test number
    332699889449
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass58,186 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,186 miles
    Test number
    661829989202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,676 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,676 miles
    Test number
    174471698261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,202 miles (+6,996)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,202 miles
    Test number
    393652497277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,206 miles (+3,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,206 miles
    Test number
    531838416364
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass34,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,778 miles
    Test number
    922029846026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y232 BDA

Does Y232 BDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y232 BDA expired on 13 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y232 BDA?
The MOT on Y232 BDA expired on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y232 BDA done?
Y232 BDA was recorded at 136,901 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 5,452 miles a year.
Has Y232 BDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y232 BDA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y232 BDA 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 Y232 BDA find?
Y232 BDA failed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch by shocker mount; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch by shocker mount; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle, and 1 more.

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