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Ford Focus

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y242 JYCMOT history

Y242 JYC is a green diesel Ford Focus first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2023.

Y242 JYC green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2024
Mileage
131,246 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 JYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 JYC was last recorded at 131,246 miles on 27 Mar 2023, 2,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,645 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,601 miles
Average per year
6,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,246 miles
  • 2022 – 128,645 miles
  • 2021 – 126,866 miles
  • 2020 – 124,268 miles
  • 2019 – 122,451 miles
  • 2018 – 117,505 miles
  • 2017 – 104,529 miles
  • 2016 – 94,178 miles
  • 2015 – 83,964 miles
  • 2014 – 75,246 miles
  • 2013 – 65,175 miles
  • 2012 – 54,429 miles
  • 2011 – 44,734 miles
  • 2010 – 34,275 miles
  • 2009 – 26,940 miles
  • 2007 – 25,050 miles
  • 2006 – 23,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,246 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake discs heavily worn/lipped/corroded (inner face)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake pads worn low (inner pads)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Long handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside and nearside rear inner and outer sill areas heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,246 miles (+2,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,246 miles
    Test number
    438827597049
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass128,645 miles (+1,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,645 miles
    Test number
    668118535216
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe above steering rack at connection. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,866 miles (+2,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,866 miles
    Test number
    700569040654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,268 miles (+1,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    124,268 miles
    Test number
    435177747517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass122,451 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    122,451 miles
    Test number
    590287323991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,401 miles (+4,896)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,401 miles
    Test number
    855042890230
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,505 miles (+947)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,505 miles
    Test number
    856960387509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn/lipped/corroded (inner face)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low (inner pads)
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear inner and outer sill areas heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low on edges and unevanly worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Fail116,558 miles (+12,029)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,558 miles
    Test number
    252572501533
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn/lipped/corroded (inner face)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low (inner pads)
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear inner and outer sill areas heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low on edges and unevanly worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass104,529 miles (+10,351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,529 miles
    Test number
    466082580755
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low on inner edges

  10. Pass94,178 miles (+10,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,178 miles
    Test number
    995159670579
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

  11. Pass83,964 miles (+8,718)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,964 miles
    Test number
    756037675017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    408707484011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,246 miles (+10,071)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    519707784042
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass65,175 miles (+10,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,175 miles
    Test number
    875826683038
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge.

  15. Pass54,429 miles (+9,695)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,429 miles
    Test number
    719318382071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,734 miles (+10,459)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,734 miles
    Test number
    979384481076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,275 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,275 miles
    Test number
    810572780071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,940 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,940 miles
    Test number
    961602299035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,050 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,050 miles
    Test number
    362767547216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,205 miles
    Test number
    302366666282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 JYC

Does Y242 JYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 JYC expired on 1 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 JYC?
The MOT on Y242 JYC expired on 1 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 JYC done?
Y242 JYC was recorded at 131,246 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2023, an average of 6,545 miles a year.
Has Y242 JYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 JYC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on Y242 JYC 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 Y242 JYC find?
Y242 JYC passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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