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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

Y234 OAMMOT history

Y234 OAM is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.

Y234 OAM blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2025
Mileage
97,199 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 OAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 OAM was last recorded at 97,199 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,199 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,199 miles
  • 2023 – 96,742 miles
  • 2022 – 96,075 miles
  • 2020 – 95,309 miles
  • 2019 – 94,238 miles
  • 2018 – 93,440 miles
  • 2017 – 91,000 miles
  • 2016 – 83,581 miles
  • 2015 – 74,368 miles
  • 2014 – 66,937 miles
  • 2013 – 55,712 miles
  • 2012 – 46,144 miles
  • 2011 – 42,185 miles
  • 2010 – 36,834 miles
  • 2009 – 33,314 miles
  • 2008 – 26,859 miles
  • 2007 – 23,270 miles
  • 2006 – 19,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,199 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,199 miles
    Test number
    511770989096
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Fail97,199 miles (+457)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,199 miles
    Test number
    378040117728
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Pass96,742 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,742 miles
    Test number
    380840702338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail96,738 miles (+663)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,738 miles
    Test number
    916486981798
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass96,075 miles (+13)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    685776035885
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components are badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components are badly corroded

  6. Fail96,062 miles (+753)3 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,062 miles
    Test number
    871520991334
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel hub corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel hub corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  7. Pass95,309 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,309 miles
    Test number
    556370479851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,238 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,238 miles
    Test number
    569388595019
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail94,238 miles (+798)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,238 miles
    Test number
    593405170602
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,440 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,440 miles
    Test number
    275639252555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail93,438 miles (+2,438)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,438 miles
    Test number
    524345419670
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,000 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,000 miles
    Test number
    905906953853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail90,999 miles (+7,418)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,999 miles
    Test number
    397234038100
    • FailureCentral Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass83,581 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,581 miles
    Test number
    912978126074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R wheel bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySilencer outer skin rusted through

  15. Fail83,531 miles (+9,163)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,531 miles
    Test number
    577116109371
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R wheel bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySilencer outer skin rusted through

  16. Pass74,368 miles (+7,431)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,368 miles
    Test number
    777628165087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,937 miles (+11,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,937 miles
    Test number
    255370074085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,712 miles (+9,568)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,712 miles
    Test number
    707307463029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass46,144 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,144 miles
    Test number
    367254272051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail46,100 miles (+3,915)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,100 miles
    Test number
    609522072052
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass42,185 miles (+5,351)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,185 miles
    Test number
    905460681030
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer treads small cuts evident.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread depth worn down to limit 1.6mm.

  22. Pass36,834 miles (+3,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,834 miles
    Test number
    101114670487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass33,314 miles (+6,455)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,314 miles
    Test number
    731136179079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/f brake pads (outer) material partly broken away missing.

  24. Pass26,859 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,859 miles
    Test number
    120201378040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,270 miles
    Test number
    943362087097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,270 miles (+3,489)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,270 miles
    Test number
    113051787478
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass19,781 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,781 miles
    Test number
    434469376091
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn down to 1.6mm, o/s/f tyre worn down to 2mm.

Questions about Y234 OAM

Does Y234 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y234 OAM expired on 9 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y234 OAM?
The MOT on Y234 OAM expired on 9 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y234 OAM done?
Y234 OAM was recorded at 97,199 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
Has Y234 OAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 OAM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y234 OAM 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 Y234 OAM find?
Y234 OAM passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: exhaust heat shield insecure.

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