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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y238 SBPMOT history

Y238 SBP is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2023.

Y238 SBP blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2024
Mileage
145,579 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 SBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2024
Latest MOT test
3 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 SBP was last recorded at 145,579 miles on 3 May 2023, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,557 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,579 miles
  • 2022 – 132,793 miles
  • 2021 – 128,756 miles
  • 2020 – 127,103 miles
  • 2019 – 114,515 miles
  • 2018 – 109,975 miles
  • 2017 – 106,339 miles
  • 2016 – 102,029 miles
  • 2015 – 95,646 miles
  • 2014 – 88,943 miles
  • 2013 – 82,143 miles
  • 2012 – 76,842 miles
  • 2011 – 73,501 miles
  • 2009 – 67,568 miles
  • 2008 – 61,325 miles
  • 2007 – 53,279 miles
  • 2006 – 44,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,579 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,579 miles (+22)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,579 miles
    Test number
    187599605495
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail145,557 miles (+12,764)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,557 miles
    Test number
    788893969593
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass132,793 miles (+4,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,793 miles
    Test number
    846336548148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass128,756 miles (+1,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,756 miles
    Test number
    122254952921
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass127,103 miles (+12,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    127,103 miles
    Test number
    668212888119
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass114,515 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    114,515 miles
    Test number
    639269979176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail114,485 miles (+4,510)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,485 miles
    Test number
    381405945566
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass109,975 miles (+3,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,975 miles
    Test number
    385845546301
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
  9. Pass106,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,339 miles
    Test number
    539562237073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,323 miles (+4,294)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,323 miles
    Test number
    646808884138
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  11. Pass102,029 miles (+6,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,029 miles
    Test number
    789495663834
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryNSF wheel buckled
  12. Pass95,646 miles (+6,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,646 miles
    Test number
    185706575468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass88,943 miles (+6,800)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    795958674062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,143 miles (+5,301)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,143 miles
    Test number
    806611383051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteC.O emissions close to maximum limit
  15. Pass76,842 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,842 miles
    Test number
    786150982039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,784 miles (+3,283)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,784 miles
    Test number
    428149272052
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass73,501 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    155357671460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,568 miles (+6,243)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,568 miles
    Test number
    472461769114
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorating
  19. Pass61,325 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,325 miles
    Test number
    231605768145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,279 miles (+8,547)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,279 miles
    Test number
    643950577176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,732 miles
    Test number
    771092126180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 SBP

Does Y238 SBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 SBP expired on 2 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 SBP?
The MOT on Y238 SBP expired on 2 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 SBP done?
Y238 SBP was recorded at 145,579 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2023, an average of 5,931 miles a year.
Has Y238 SBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 SBP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y238 SBP 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 Y238 SBP find?
Y238 SBP passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2023 with 1 minor defect: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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