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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

Y232 DRAMOT history

Y232 DRA is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2022.

Y232 DRA green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2023
Mileage
131,936 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y232 DRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y232 DRA was last recorded at 131,936 miles on 8 Jan 2022, 4,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,645 miles · 19 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,291 miles
Average per year
6,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,936 miles
  • 2021 – 127,645 miles
  • 2020 – 120,313 miles
  • 2019 – 108,393 miles
  • 2018 – 97,881 miles
  • 2017 – 85,769 miles
  • 2016 – 80,454 miles
  • 2015 – 74,621 miles
  • 2014 – 69,695 miles
  • 2013 – 64,792 miles
  • 2012 – 58,261 miles
  • 2011 – 50,047 miles
  • 2010 – 43,303 miles
  • 2009 – 38,485 miles
  • 2008 – 35,574 miles
  • 2007 – 31,834 miles
  • 2006 – 28,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,936 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront both coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt frayed on edges
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Upper stop lamp 75 % working
  • AdvisoryRear both coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

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.

  • Fuel hose corroded fuel filler

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,936 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,936 miles
    Test number
    352606271718
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt frayed on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper stop lamp 75 % working
    • AdvisoryRear both coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
  2. Fail131,935 miles (+4,290)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,935 miles
    Test number
    654836041290
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working position lamp goes out when brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt frayed on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper stop lamp 75 % working
    • AdvisoryRear both coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
  3. Pass127,645 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,645 miles
    Test number
    704839492024
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded fuel filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Fail127,645 miles (+7,332)10 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,645 miles
    Test number
    210769027466
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded fuel filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass120,313 miles (+11,920)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,313 miles
    Test number
    388186597524
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on this vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Nearside and offside inner sills corroding but not holed
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass108,393 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,393 miles
    Test number
    638339516077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing Corroded
  7. Fail108,310 miles (+10,429)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,310 miles
    Test number
    196516933883
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing Corroded
  8. Pass97,881 miles (+177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,881 miles
    Test number
    584868928776
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure in casing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing section corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp top bracket damaged
  9. Fail97,704 miles (+11,935)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,704 miles
    Test number
    868166868339
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (outer sill component) (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure in casing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing section corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp top bracket damaged
  10. Pass85,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,769 miles
    Test number
    871102046410
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail85,767 miles (+5,313)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,767 miles
    Test number
    834682714285
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel cable broken (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass80,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    194359054611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,452 miles (+5,831)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,452 miles
    Test number
    479831790729
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass74,621 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,621 miles
    Test number
    888971425099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,695 miles (+4,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,695 miles
    Test number
    897680224097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass64,792 miles (+6,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    219283023006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass58,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,261 miles
    Test number
    196470022081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,261 miles (+8,214)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,261 miles
    Test number
    347760722020
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass50,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,047 miles
    Test number
    659958121080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,047 miles (+6,744)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,047 miles
    Test number
    196348621013
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  21. Fail43,303 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,303 miles
    Test number
    373148120063
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  22. Pass43,303 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,303 miles
    Test number
    750058020003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,485 miles
    Test number
    293236609017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Fail38,497 miles (+2,923)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,497 miles
    Test number
    803576009055
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Pass35,574 miles (+3,740)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,574 miles
    Test number
    722090558031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass31,834 miles (+3,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,834 miles
    Test number
    792355947072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  27. Pass28,529 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,529 miles
    Test number
    273685646038
    • NoteOffside cv gaiter is slightly loose

Questions about Y232 DRA

Does Y232 DRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y232 DRA expired on 27 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y232 DRA?
The MOT on Y232 DRA expired on 27 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y232 DRA done?
Y232 DRA was recorded at 131,936 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2022, an average of 6,504 miles a year.
Has Y232 DRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y232 DRA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y232 DRA 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 DRA find?
Y232 DRA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2022 with 9 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front both coil springs corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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