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Ford Focus

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y237 FGRMOT history

Y237 FGR is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

Y237 FGR gold Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2024
Mileage
122,460 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 FGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 FGR was last recorded at 122,460 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,457 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,460 miles
  • 2022 – 116,223 miles
  • 2021 – 111,067 miles
  • 2020 – 107,811 miles
  • 2019 – 102,652 miles
  • 2018 – 98,768 miles
  • 2017 – 94,725 miles
  • 2016 – 90,490 miles
  • 2015 – 85,108 miles
  • 2014 – 80,169 miles
  • 2013 – 75,751 miles
  • 2012 – 70,672 miles
  • 2011 – 65,064 miles
  • 2010 – 59,105 miles
  • 2009 – 53,804 miles
  • 2008 – 46,428 miles
  • 2007 – 41,819 miles
  • 2006 – 37,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,460 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,460 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,460 miles
    Test number
    901873497602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,457 miles (+6,234)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,457 miles
    Test number
    222454892600
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel to floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass116,223 miles (+5,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,223 miles
    Test number
    345942465741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface rust to underside of vehicle

  4. Pass111,067 miles (+3,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,067 miles
    Test number
    410572971561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass107,811 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,811 miles
    Test number
    498270540119
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail107,810 miles (+5,158)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,810 miles
    Test number
    218190913358
    • DangerousFuel tank strap heavily corroded
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible joint to front of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible joint to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel to flexible joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole to inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole to inner sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in axle at body mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  7. Pass102,652 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    799996197789
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail102,652 miles (+3,884)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    310584682025
    • MajorRear Lower Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass98,768 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,768 miles
    Test number
    671264717087
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes to tank corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leaks

  10. Fail98,768 miles (+4,043)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,768 miles
    Test number
    848365824602
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes to tank corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leaks

  11. Pass94,725 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,725 miles
    Test number
    165448590871
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs have slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail94,725 miles (+4,235)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,725 miles
    Test number
    116651167848
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs have slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass90,490 miles (+5,382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,490 miles
    Test number
    585121394554
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear inner arches
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread edges worn 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread edges worn 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  14. Pass85,108 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,108 miles
    Test number
    259532655462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise rear suspension corroded

  15. Fail85,108 miles (+4,939)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,108 miles
    Test number
    687632055103
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise rear suspension corroded

  16. Pass80,169 miles (+4,418)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,169 miles
    Test number
    719304934125
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise inner sills and wheel archs corroded

  17. Pass75,751 miles (+5,079)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,751 miles
    Test number
    625385633162
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise rack damp

  18. Pass70,672 miles (+5,608)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,672 miles
    Test number
    329490232174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise windscreen cracked outside swept area

  19. Pass65,064 miles (+5,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,064 miles
    Test number
    949066321145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass59,105 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,105 miles
    Test number
    423620120150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,804 miles (+7,376)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,804 miles
    Test number
    723715729180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,428 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,428 miles
    Test number
    281237518445
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass46,428 miles (+4,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,428 miles
    Test number
    654347518104
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass41,819 miles (+4,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,819 miles
    Test number
    504134037128
    • NoteADVISE.WINDSCREEN DAMAGE OUTSIDE BOTH ZONE[A] AND [B].

  25. Pass37,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    700466936151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y237 FGR

Does Y237 FGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y237 FGR expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y237 FGR?
The MOT on Y237 FGR expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y237 FGR done?
Y237 FGR was recorded at 122,460 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 4,852 miles a year.
Has Y237 FGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 FGR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y237 FGR 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 Y237 FGR find?
Y237 FGR passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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