
Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y239 BNVMOT history
Y239 BNV is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,075 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 105,075 mi
- At MOT on 3 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,776 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y239 BNV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y239 BNV was last recorded at 105,075 miles on 3 Apr 2024, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 105,038 miles · 28 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 37 miles
- Average per year
- 3,776 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 105,075 miles
- 2023 – 97,352 miles
- 2022 – 89,952 miles
- 2021 – 82,036 miles
- 2020 – 78,576 miles
- 2019 – 76,390 miles
- 2018 – 74,338 miles
- 2017 – 71,373 miles
- 2016 – 68,954 miles
- 2015 – 64,004 miles
- 2014 – 61,895 miles
- 2013 – 59,936 miles
- 2012 – 57,619 miles
- 2011 – 55,582 miles
- 2010 – 53,414 miles
- 2008 – 49,908 miles
- 2007 – 46,077 miles
- 2006 – 37,966 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint area (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-Axle frame corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Both rear coil springs corroding
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and O/S/F rigid brake pipes have slight corrosion on them
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust flexi section broken and blowing slightly no affect on emissions
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner CV boot weeping grease
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,075 miles (+37)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 105,075 miles
- Test number
- 773484108642
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-Axle frame corroded
Fail105,038 miles (+7,686)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,038 miles
- Test number
- 167135507575
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (Loose) (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (Loose) (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-Axle frame corroded
Pass97,352 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 97,352 miles
- Test number
- 797610700205
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,352 miles (+7,400)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,352 miles
- Test number
- 170741100535
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,952 miles (+28)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 89,952 miles
- Test number
- 493801637638
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner CV boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear 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 O/S/R and O/S/F rigid brake pipes have slight corrosion on them (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi section broken and blowing slightly no affect on emissions
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R and N/S/R Shock absorber mounting prescribed area is corroding but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail89,924 miles (+7,888)6 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,924 miles
- Test number
- 653850124280
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting prescribed area has corroded through MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting prescribed area has corroded through MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S/R = 180KGF N/S/R = 90KGF Rear shoes require adjustment (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner CV boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear 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 O/S/R and O/S/F rigid brake pipes have slight corrosion on them (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi section broken and blowing slightly no affect on emissions
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Hanger in front of the catalytic converter has broken away and no longer supporting the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeat shield by fuel tank insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R and N/S/R Shock absorber mounting prescribed area is corroding but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass82,036 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 82,036 miles
- Test number
- 777717653343
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Fail82,027 miles (+3,451)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,027 miles
- Test number
- 306454994905
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass78,576 miles (+2,186)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 78,576 miles
- Test number
- 141444739869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,390 miles (+2,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 76,390 miles
- Test number
- 118066561152
- AdvisoryRear no plate detereated
Pass74,338 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 74,338 miles
- Test number
- 808837500982
- AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corrding
- AdvisoryNearside front lower wishbone inner rear bushes splitting / perished
Fail74,338 miles (+2,965)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,338 miles
- Test number
- 955332580914
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corrding
- AdvisoryOffside & nearside front lower wishbone inner rear bushes splitting / perished
Pass71,373 miles (+2,419)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 71,373 miles
- Test number
- 685669370682
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroding
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear inner sills corroding
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low
Pass68,954 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 68,954 miles
- Test number
- 789638967003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,954 miles (+4,950)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,954 miles
- Test number
- 297061590223
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass64,004 miles (+2,109)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 64,004 miles
- Test number
- 609571345022
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
- NoteFront brake pads wearing low
- NoteMost metal brake pipes corroded
Pass61,895 miles (+1,959)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 61,895 miles
- Test number
- 148675544433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,936 miles (+2,317)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 59,936 miles
- Test number
- 586775343093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,619 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 57,619 miles
- Test number
- 726114932054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail57,619 miles (+2,037)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,619 miles
- Test number
- 595924132008
- FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,582 miles (+2,168)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 55,582 miles
- Test number
- 199109611050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,414 miles (+3,506)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 53,414 miles
- Test number
- 172252020094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,908 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 49,908 miles
- Test number
- 410918078156
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail49,905 miles (+3,828)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,905 miles
- Test number
- 122738778106
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass46,077 miles (+8,111)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 46,077 miles
- Test number
- 174770487195
- NoteSlight imbalance on rear brakes
Pass37,966 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 37,966 miles
- Test number
- 564657176131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y239 BNV
- Does Y239 BNV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y239 BNV expired on 2 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y239 BNV?
- The MOT on Y239 BNV expired on 2 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y239 BNV done?
- Y239 BNV was recorded at 105,075 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2024, an average of 3,776 miles a year.
- Has Y239 BNV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y239 BNV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y239 BNV 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 Y239 BNV find?
- Y239 BNV passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2024 with 9 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint area; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded), and 6 more.
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