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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y252 VOTMOT history

Y252 VOT is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

Y252 VOT black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
78,763 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 VOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 VOT was last recorded at 78,763 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,130 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
633 miles
Average per year
2,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,763 miles
  • 2022 – 78,130 miles
  • 2021 – 77,276 miles
  • 2020 – 76,576 miles
  • 2019 – 75,341 miles
  • 2018 – 74,452 miles
  • 2017 – 73,188 miles
  • 2016 – 71,605 miles
  • 2015 – 69,663 miles
  • 2014 – 67,376 miles
  • 2013 – 65,185 miles
  • 2012 – 61,998 miles
  • 2011 – 58,443 miles
  • 2010 – 54,006 miles
  • 2009 – 47,271 miles
  • 2008 – 43,159 miles
  • 2007 – 38,019 miles
  • 2006 – 33,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,763 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,763 miles (+633)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,763 miles
    Test number
    463872393485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,130 miles (+854)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,130 miles
    Test number
    749878932391
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill / Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,276 miles (+700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,276 miles
    Test number
    622723707228
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass76,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    492540694234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,576 miles (+1,235)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    340411233610
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,341 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    643791736170
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail75,341 miles (+889)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    493575576393
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,452 miles
    Test number
    785342900770
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers has some fluffing on in edge (5.2.2a)

  9. Fail74,452 miles (+1,264)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,452 miles
    Test number
    364304365983
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror shrouding damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers has some fluffing on in edge (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass73,188 miles (+1,583)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,188 miles
    Test number
    639728540127
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror damaged but still functional
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass71,605 miles (+1,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,605 miles
    Test number
    758277255895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDamage to ns door mirror
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Pass69,663 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,663 miles
    Test number
    467580105127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,376 miles (+2,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    928238184016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass65,185 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    935888693081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,998 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,998 miles
    Test number
    126670982001
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail61,993 miles (+3,550)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,993 miles
    Test number
    905079772097
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass58,443 miles (+4,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,443 miles
    Test number
    887434981064
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass54,006 miles (+6,735)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    111721380044
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass47,271 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,271 miles
    Test number
    573125779048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,159 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,159 miles
    Test number
    942225368054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,019 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,019 miles
    Test number
    743650987076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,026 miles
    Test number
    721581986067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 VOT

Does Y252 VOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 VOT expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 VOT?
The MOT on Y252 VOT expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 VOT done?
Y252 VOT was recorded at 78,763 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 2,637 miles a year.
Has Y252 VOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 VOT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on Y252 VOT 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 Y252 VOT find?
Y252 VOT passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 9 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 6 more.

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