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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y247 RBCMOT history

Y247 RBC is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

Y247 RBC blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2025
Mileage
105,603 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y247 RBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y247 RBC was last recorded at 105,603 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,602 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,603 miles
  • 2023 – 103,777 miles
  • 2022 – 103,765 miles
  • 2021 – 101,646 miles
  • 2020 – 99,819 miles
  • 2019 – 97,808 miles
  • 2018 – 95,050 miles
  • 2017 – 91,305 miles
  • 2016 – 82,647 miles
  • 2015 – 71,735 miles
  • 2014 – 63,026 miles
  • 2013 – 53,397 miles
  • 2012 – 40,399 miles
  • 2011 – 36,842 miles
  • 2010 – 35,251 miles
  • 2009 – 33,284 miles
  • 2008 – 31,320 miles
  • 2007 – 29,373 miles
  • 2006 – 27,173 miles
  • 2005 – 24,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,603 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryReverse light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front wings corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Both sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,603 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,603 miles
    Test number
    515865226112
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light on

  2. Fail105,602 miles (+1,825)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,602 miles
    Test number
    546335314576
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light on

  3. Pass103,777 miles (+12)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,777 miles
    Test number
    689073175433
    • AdvisoryBoth sills
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded
    • AdvisoryHeatshield adrift
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm mounting. Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail103,765 miles (+2,119)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,765 miles
    Test number
    428850116579
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded
    • AdvisoryHeatshield adrift
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm mounting. Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass101,646 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,646 miles
    Test number
    841137043629
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail101,639 miles (+1,820)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,639 miles
    Test number
    654838302386
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass99,819 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    335470535654
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member behind the rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets are corroded

  8. Fail99,819 miles (+2,011)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    475487522990
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill/inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member behind the rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets are corroded

  9. Pass97,808 miles (+2,758)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,808 miles
    Test number
    262830348046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Sills corroded

  10. Pass95,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,050 miles
    Test number
    172409248063
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail95,050 miles (+3,745)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,050 miles
    Test number
    266591620634
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,305 miles
    Test number
    599904195328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail91,305 miles (+8,658)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,305 miles
    Test number
    689916931444
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass82,647 miles (+10,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,647 miles
    Test number
    663897007020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6 INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6 INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass71,735 miles (+8,709)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,735 miles
    Test number
    238788975409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s/f;o/s/f brake pipes [ to brake hoses ]

  16. Pass63,026 miles (+9,629)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,026 miles
    Test number
    526807474155
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall. 195/60R15 88V

  17. Pass53,397 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    219400583158
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges

  18. Fail53,397 miles (+12,998)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    618720083199
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges

  19. Pass40,399 miles (+3,557)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,399 miles
    Test number
    607436042187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • NoteSlight wear on n/s and o/s front brake discs

  20. Pass36,842 miles (+1,591)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,842 miles
    Test number
    878816221108
    • NoteN/s front and o/s front brake discs slight wear
    • NoteSlight oil leak o/s front inner d/shaft area

  21. Pass35,251 miles (+1,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,251 miles
    Test number
    271459000448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass33,284 miles (+1,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,284 miles
    Test number
    683321019193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass31,320 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,320 miles
    Test number
    184033218170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,373 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,373 miles
    Test number
    601503227147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,173 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,173 miles
    Test number
    171401436153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2006
    Odometer
    24,652 miles
    Test number
    200530505338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2006
    Odometer
    24,652 miles
    Test number
    394430405345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y247 RBC

Does Y247 RBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y247 RBC expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y247 RBC?
The MOT on Y247 RBC expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y247 RBC done?
Y247 RBC was recorded at 105,603 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 4,342 miles a year.
Has Y247 RBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y247 RBC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y247 RBC 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 Y247 RBC find?
Y247 RBC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills; reverse light on.

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