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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,388 cc

Y251 LBUMOT history

Y251 LBU is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

Y251 LBU green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2023
Mileage
109,340 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 LBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 LBU was last recorded at 109,340 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 4,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,726 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,614 miles
Average per year
3,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,340 miles
  • 2021 – 104,726 miles
  • 2020 – 100,673 miles
  • 2019 – 95,314 miles
  • 2018 – 89,562 miles
  • 2017 – 85,754 miles
  • 2016 – 81,212 miles
  • 2015 – 78,641 miles
  • 2014 – 74,792 miles
  • 2013 – 71,796 miles
  • 2012 – 68,281 miles
  • 2011 – 64,797 miles
  • 2010 – 61,107 miles
  • 2009 – 56,716 miles
  • 2008 – 53,264 miles
  • 2007 – 50,039 miles
  • 2006 – 46,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,340 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF DROP LINK RUBBER CRACKING
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,340 miles (+4,614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    414337058229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF DROP LINK RUBBER CRACKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass104,726 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,726 miles
    Test number
    630382270722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,673 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,673 miles
    Test number
    357770491401
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox worn
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  4. Fail100,663 miles (+5,349)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,663 miles
    Test number
    759899788301
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox worn
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  5. Pass95,314 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,314 miles
    Test number
    820958089416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,562 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,562 miles
    Test number
    824527078926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,754 miles
    Test number
    640459721967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,754 miles (+4,542)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,754 miles
    Test number
    501586820861
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass81,212 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,212 miles
    Test number
    998282247034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack end slight play

  10. Fail81,205 miles (+2,564)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,205 miles
    Test number
    165852518540
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak

  11. Pass78,641 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,641 miles
    Test number
    176858745478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail78,641 miles (+3,849)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,641 miles
    Test number
    188788345040
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass74,792 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,792 miles
    Test number
    136247514421
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  14. Fail74,792 miles (+2,996)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,792 miles
    Test number
    136187414445
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  15. Pass71,796 miles (+3,515)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,796 miles
    Test number
    385100013032
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  16. Pass68,281 miles (+3,484)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,281 miles
    Test number
    378270422069
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip provision worn but servicable.
    • NoteCentre rear view mirror missing.
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar link lower joint worn.

  17. Pass64,797 miles (+3,690)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,797 miles
    Test number
    845367501050
    • NoteCorrosion starting in n/s/f brake pipe
    • NotePlay in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod
    • NoteRear coil springs starting to corrode

  18. Pass61,107 miles (+4,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,107 miles
    Test number
    754330120030
    • NotePossible fault on ignition barrel or key?

  19. Pass56,716 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,716 miles
    Test number
    263912319022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,264 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,264 miles
    Test number
    763654218064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,039 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,039 miles
    Test number
    523979117033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,319 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    46,319 miles
    Test number
    183753516092
    • NoteN/s/f+n/s/r tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre

Questions about Y251 LBU

Does Y251 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 LBU expired on 13 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 LBU?
The MOT on Y251 LBU 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 Y251 LBU done?
Y251 LBU was recorded at 109,340 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 3,743 miles a year.
Has Y251 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 LBU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on Y251 LBU 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 Y251 LBU find?
Y251 LBU passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front osf drop link rubber cracking; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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