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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y243 GVXMOT history

Y243 GVX is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

Y243 GVX black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2023
Mileage
96,455 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 GVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 GVX was last recorded at 96,455 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,427 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
5,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,455 miles
  • 2021 – 90,610 miles
  • 2020 – 86,700 miles
  • 2019 – 82,548 miles
  • 2018 – 76,993 miles
  • 2017 – 67,829 miles
  • 2016 – 60,750 miles
  • 2015 – 55,797 miles
  • 2014 – 51,034 miles
  • 2013 – 46,361 miles
  • 2012 – 41,584 miles
  • 2011 – 36,802 miles
  • 2010 – 32,429 miles
  • 2009 – 27,237 miles
  • 2008 – 22,360 miles
  • 2007 – 17,492 miles
  • 2006 – 12,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,455 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,455 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,455 miles
    Test number
    543512605467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail96,427 miles (+5,817)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,427 miles
    Test number
    825130511705
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine idling to fast (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass90,610 miles (+3,910)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,610 miles
    Test number
    932669323104
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,700 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,700 miles
    Test number
    363995600281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,548 miles (+5,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    364210961378
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,993 miles (+9,164)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,993 miles
    Test number
    186448855322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,829 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,829 miles
    Test number
    159578567025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,750 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,750 miles
    Test number
    371718265444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail60,750 miles (+4,953)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,750 miles
    Test number
    874438702674
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass55,797 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,797 miles
    Test number
    228355625183
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  11. Fail55,797 miles (+4,763)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,797 miles
    Test number
    676245125147
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  12. Pass51,034 miles (+4,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    739556224104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass46,361 miles (+4,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    705696823127
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass41,584 miles (+4,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,584 miles
    Test number
    728996922110
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass36,802 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,802 miles
    Test number
    466944221125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,730 miles (+4,301)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,730 miles
    Test number
    428358811161
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass32,429 miles (+5,192)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,429 miles
    Test number
    212537610461
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront wiperblades slightly smearing
    • NoteOffside front door mirror unit slight damage

  18. Pass27,237 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,237 miles
    Test number
    883446329128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,360 miles (+4,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,360 miles
    Test number
    293669528442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass17,492 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,492 miles
    Test number
    813614217144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,144 miles
    Test number
    951932816134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 GVX

Does Y243 GVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 GVX expired on 13 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 GVX?
The MOT on Y243 GVX expired on 13 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 GVX done?
Y243 GVX was recorded at 96,455 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 5,090 miles a year.
Has Y243 GVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 GVX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y243 GVX 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 GVX find?
Y243 GVX passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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