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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y236 FCNMOT history

Y236 FCN is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2022.

Y236 FCN black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2022
Mileage
143,410 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 FCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y236 FCN was last recorded at 143,410 miles on 30 Jun 2022, 10,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,307 miles · 21 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
10,103 miles
Average per year
5,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,410 miles
  • 2021 – 133,307 miles
  • 2020 – 123,200 miles
  • 2019 – 111,362 miles
  • 2018 – 98,154 miles
  • 2017 – 94,945 miles
  • 2016 – 91,695 miles
  • 2015 – 87,763 miles
  • 2014 – 83,898 miles
  • 2013 – 79,887 miles
  • 2012 – 75,976 miles
  • 2011 – 70,002 miles
  • 2010 – 67,225 miles
  • 2009 – 64,995 miles
  • 2007 – 60,702 miles
  • 2006 – 49,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,410 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch also outer arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade was insecure, wrong clip fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspect outer sills corroded but covered with plastic over sills

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/r wheel arch/boot floor corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail143,410 miles (+10,103)2 dangerous15 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,410 miles
    Test number
    160432844275
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch also outer arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade was insecure, wrong clip fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspect outer sills corroded but covered with plastic over sills

  2. Pass133,307 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,307 miles
    Test number
    174574578437
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail133,306 miles (+10,106)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,306 miles
    Test number
    747775774946
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,200 miles (+11,838)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    123,200 miles
    Test number
    655928908570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,362 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,362 miles
    Test number
    967936029568
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch/boot floor corroded.

  6. Fail111,362 miles (+13,208)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,362 miles
    Test number
    967163577210
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing damper top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch/boot floor corroded.

  7. Pass98,154 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,154 miles
    Test number
    717103156580
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded slightly

  8. Fail98,113 miles (+3,168)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,113 miles
    Test number
    427296392280
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded slightly

  9. Pass94,945 miles (+3,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,945 miles
    Test number
    945717497801
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  10. Pass91,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,695 miles
    Test number
    474859072330
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail91,695 miles (+3,932)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,695 miles
    Test number
    147143567206
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass87,763 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,763 miles
    Test number
    146472615187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,706 miles (+3,808)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,706 miles
    Test number
    357986105192
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass83,898 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,898 miles
    Test number
    947079994035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail83,897 miles (+4,010)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    765519594076
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass79,887 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,887 miles
    Test number
    489027003162
    • NoteCut in sidewall of nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear tyre treads getting low

  17. Fail79,879 miles (+3,903)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,879 miles
    Test number
    636526703187
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCut in sidewall of nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear tyre treads getting low

  18. Pass75,976 miles (+5,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,976 miles
    Test number
    757224422179
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

  19. Pass70,002 miles (+2,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,002 miles
    Test number
    139384021124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass67,225 miles (+2,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    281601810483
    • NoteRear tyre treads getting low

  21. Pass64,995 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,995 miles
    Test number
    814210319155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,895 miles (+4,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,895 miles
    Test number
    461456509123
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass60,702 miles (+3,868)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,702 miles
    Test number
    400742537332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,834 miles (+7,744)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    721198457011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,090 miles
    Test number
    993116856022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y236 FCN

Does Y236 FCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y236 FCN expired on 21 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y236 FCN?
The MOT on Y236 FCN expired on 21 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y236 FCN done?
Y236 FCN was recorded at 143,410 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2022, an average of 5,772 miles a year.
Has Y236 FCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 FCN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y236 FCN 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 Y236 FCN find?
Y236 FCN failed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 15 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also 1.6 mm; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 21 more.

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