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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y235 OGMMOT history

Y235 OGM is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 226,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.

Y235 OGM black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
226,943 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 OGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 OGM was last recorded at 226,943 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,270 miles · 19 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
673 miles
Average per year
10,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 226,943 miles
  • 2021 – 226,270 miles
  • 2020 – 223,874 miles
  • 2019 – 212,721 miles
  • 2017 – 196,839 miles
  • 2016 – 174,642 miles
  • 2015 – 156,723 miles
  • 2014 – 138,184 miles
  • 2012 – 109,781 miles
  • 2011 – 101,969 miles
  • 2010 – 92,128 miles
  • 2009 – 87,566 miles
  • 2008 – 79,696 miles
  • 2007 – 70,587 miles
  • 2006 – 58,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,943 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,943 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    226,943 miles
    Test number
    610444191736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail226,943 miles (+673)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,943 miles
    Test number
    763293251477
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass226,270 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    226,270 miles
    Test number
    110765951856
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog light not working
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Front to rear (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  4. Fail226,268 miles (+2,394)9 major22 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,268 miles
    Test number
    444183975988
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog light not working
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper starting to smear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Front to rear (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  5. Pass223,874 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    223,874 miles
    Test number
    288385953030
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail223,874 miles (+11,153)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,874 miles
    Test number
    703418151927
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass212,721 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    212,721 miles
    Test number
    782504105262
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail212,721 miles (+15,882)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,721 miles
    Test number
    159204136131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass196,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    196,839 miles
    Test number
    839591513277
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Fail196,839 miles (+22,197)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,839 miles
    Test number
    129661862508
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass174,642 miles (+17,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    174,642 miles
    Test number
    678072542421
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass156,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    156,723 miles
    Test number
    748092297343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail156,723 miles (+18,539)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,723 miles
    Test number
    784726910105
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass138,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    138,184 miles
    Test number
    255714364333
    • 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)

  15. Fail138,184 miles (+14,229)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,184 miles
    Test number
    665914564390
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass123,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,955 miles
    Test number
    808703404082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail123,955 miles (+14,174)2 failures3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,955 miles
    Test number
    239053004088
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass109,781 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,781 miles
    Test number
    669253992281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail109,781 miles (+7,812)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,781 miles
    Test number
    598703792259
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass101,969 miles (+9,841)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    101,969 miles
    Test number
    186246811368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,128 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,128 miles
    Test number
    183994550202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,566 miles (+7,870)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,566 miles
    Test number
    594135259209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,696 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,696 miles
    Test number
    222057708234
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass79,696 miles (+9,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,696 miles
    Test number
    352737908499
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass70,587 miles (+11,614)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,587 miles
    Test number
    310318207434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,973 miles
    Test number
    174349006220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y235 OGM

Does Y235 OGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y235 OGM expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y235 OGM?
The MOT on Y235 OGM expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y235 OGM done?
Y235 OGM was recorded at 226,943 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 10,397 miles a year.
Has Y235 OGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 OGM has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y235 OGM 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 OGM find?
Y235 OGM passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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