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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y243 EPRMOT history

Y243 EPR is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

Y243 EPR green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2024
Mileage
86,960 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 EPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 EPR was last recorded at 86,960 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,457 miles · 24 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
503 miles
Average per year
4,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,960 miles
  • 2022 – 86,457 miles
  • 2021 – 85,441 miles
  • 2020 – 85,199 miles
  • 2019 – 81,380 miles
  • 2018 – 78,619 miles
  • 2017 – 76,644 miles
  • 2016 – 74,826 miles
  • 2015 – 71,853 miles
  • 2014 – 62,520 miles
  • 2013 – 52,978 miles
  • 2012 – 42,800 miles
  • 2011 – 33,090 miles
  • 2010 – 27,381 miles
  • 2009 – 21,492 miles
  • 2008 – 18,226 miles
  • 2007 – 15,589 miles
  • 2006 – 12,841 miles
  • 2005 – 10,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,960 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,960 miles (+503)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,960 miles
    Test number
    305236245550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,457 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,457 miles
    Test number
    362461341899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail86,454 miles (+1,013)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,454 miles
    Test number
    978438020751
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass85,441 miles (+242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,441 miles
    Test number
    428890069501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass85,199 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,199 miles
    Test number
    937238268046
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront misting of oil around steering rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap rusty

  6. Fail85,197 miles (+3,817)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,197 miles
    Test number
    614873907566
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront misting of oil around steering rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap rusty

  7. Pass81,380 miles (+2,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,380 miles
    Test number
    767363987509
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  8. Pass78,619 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,619 miles
    Test number
    820528741939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  9. Fail78,616 miles (+1,972)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,616 miles
    Test number
    442077251279
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  10. Pass76,644 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,644 miles
    Test number
    633972485823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,642 miles (+1,816)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,642 miles
    Test number
    241548742575
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

  12. Pass74,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,826 miles
    Test number
    899649160156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,826 miles (+2,973)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,826 miles
    Test number
    445326474092
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass71,853 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,853 miles
    Test number
    817859735135
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail71,853 miles (+9,333)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,853 miles
    Test number
    677328835115
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass62,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,520 miles
    Test number
    488302544127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,515 miles (+9,537)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    686022944151
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,978 miles
    Test number
    898702043104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,978 miles (+10,178)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,978 miles
    Test number
    589482743174
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  20. Pass42,800 miles (+9,710)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,800 miles
    Test number
    479496432121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect the offside rear seatbelt due to a childseat fitted

  21. Pass33,090 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,090 miles
    Test number
    978938831134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,381 miles (+5,889)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,381 miles
    Test number
    391251330177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,492 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,492 miles
    Test number
    344818419127
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass21,492 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,492 miles
    Test number
    842728019173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,226 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,226 miles
    Test number
    180063748179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass15,589 miles (+2,748)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,589 miles
    Test number
    251291147176
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn to 3mm

  27. Pass12,841 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,841 miles
    Test number
    621048136195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2006
    Odometer
    10,189 miles
    Test number
    474056845117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail10,189 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,189 miles
    Test number
    250006845176
    • FailureFront Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from Power steering

Questions about Y243 EPR

Does Y243 EPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 EPR expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 EPR?
The MOT on Y243 EPR expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 EPR done?
Y243 EPR was recorded at 86,960 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 4,175 miles a year.
Has Y243 EPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 EPR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y243 EPR 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 Y243 EPR find?
Y243 EPR passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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