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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y235 MBOMOT history

Y235 MBO is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

Y235 MBO grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2023
Mileage
113,185 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 MBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 MBO was last recorded at 113,185 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,108 miles · 25 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
4,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,185 miles
  • 2021 – 107,271 miles
  • 2020 – 103,590 miles
  • 2019 – 100,659 miles
  • 2018 – 95,243 miles
  • 2017 – 90,829 miles
  • 2016 – 86,189 miles
  • 2015 – 82,367 miles
  • 2014 – 77,875 miles
  • 2013 – 73,625 miles
  • 2012 – 70,378 miles
  • 2011 – 66,458 miles
  • 2010 – 63,206 miles
  • 2009 – 58,600 miles
  • 2008 – 52,779 miles
  • 2007 – 50,572 miles
  • 2006 – 44,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,185 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside, offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel hose deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,185 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,185 miles
    Test number
    636020146866
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,108 miles (+5,837)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,108 miles
    Test number
    886087921069
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,271 miles (+128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,271 miles
    Test number
    755837632383
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside, offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail107,143 miles (+3,553)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,143 miles
    Test number
    237708273559
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside, offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside, offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,590 miles (+2,931)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,590 miles
    Test number
    887911993344
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  6. Pass100,659 miles (+151)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,659 miles
    Test number
    860560447273
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale lamp inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail100,508 miles (+5,265)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,508 miles
    Test number
    915508854061
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale lamp inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass95,243 miles (+74)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,243 miles
    Test number
    369742154506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mount by wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mount by wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail95,169 miles (+4,340)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,169 miles
    Test number
    634515320012
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mount by wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mount by wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,829 miles
    Test number
    388535563620
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail90,829 miles (+4,640)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,829 miles
    Test number
    144994979745
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass86,189 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,189 miles
    Test number
    828934912422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/front brake slight bind

  13. Fail86,181 miles (+3,814)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,181 miles
    Test number
    808920155949
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/front brake slight bind

  14. Pass82,367 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,367 miles
    Test number
    838891210781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,875 miles (+4,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,875 miles
    Test number
    205513274216
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass73,625 miles (+3,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,625 miles
    Test number
    208423373282
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass70,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,378 miles
    Test number
    538325172237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail70,378 miles (+3,920)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,378 miles
    Test number
    808885172216
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,458 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,458 miles
    Test number
    308132771419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,413 miles (+3,207)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,413 miles
    Test number
    757976561270
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in offside steering rack

  21. Pass63,206 miles (+4,606)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,206 miles
    Test number
    323464270490
    • NotePlay in offside steering rack

  22. Pass58,600 miles (+5,821)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,600 miles
    Test number
    683039869165
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape slightly

  23. Pass52,779 miles (+2,207)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,779 miles
    Test number
    660690678136
    • NoteHandbrake travel long
    • NoteNearside rear & offside front tyres wearing thin (195/60/15 V)

  24. Pass50,572 miles (+5,689)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,572 miles
    Test number
    483954667127
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  25. Pass44,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,883 miles
    Test number
    352322036154
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about Y235 MBO

Does Y235 MBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y235 MBO expired on 1 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y235 MBO?
The MOT on Y235 MBO expired on 1 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y235 MBO done?
Y235 MBO was recorded at 113,185 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 4,146 miles a year.
Has Y235 MBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 MBO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y235 MBO 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 Y235 MBO find?
Y235 MBO passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal; nearside rear lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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