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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,388 cc

Y253 LNTMOT history

Y253 LNT is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.

Y253 LNT green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2022
Mileage
154,965 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 LNT
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
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 LNT was last recorded at 154,965 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 5,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,790 miles · 27 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
5,175 miles
Average per year
8,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 154,965 miles
  • 2020 – 149,790 miles
  • 2019 – 145,057 miles
  • 2018 – 138,407 miles
  • 2017 – 128,761 miles
  • 2016 – 117,779 miles
  • 2015 – 105,033 miles
  • 2014 – 93,518 miles
  • 2013 – 81,453 miles
  • 2012 – 70,755 miles
  • 2011 – 64,437 miles
  • 2010 – 52,832 miles
  • 2009 – 47,761 miles
  • 2008 – 38,134 miles
  • 2007 – 32,523 miles
  • 2006 – 25,746 miles
  • 2005 – 19,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,965 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,965 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,965 miles
    Test number
    271669132719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail154,965 miles (+5,175)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,965 miles
    Test number
    102226179080
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass149,790 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,790 miles
    Test number
    623019289101
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail149,790 miles (+4,733)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,790 miles
    Test number
    719922772477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass145,057 miles (+6,650)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    145,057 miles
    Test number
    689761476662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass138,407 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    138,407 miles
    Test number
    272918549700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,406 miles (+9,645)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,406 miles
    Test number
    896372462571
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass128,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,761 miles
    Test number
    271118054890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail128,761 miles (+10,982)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,761 miles
    Test number
    516993647921
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  10. Pass117,779 miles (+12,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,779 miles
    Test number
    205983417438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
  11. Pass105,033 miles (+11,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,033 miles
    Test number
    562272843531
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  12. Pass93,518 miles (+12,065)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,518 miles
    Test number
    228443224283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,453 miles (+10,698)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,453 miles
    Test number
    175107013210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,755 miles (+6,318)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,755 miles
    Test number
    778519012288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside/nearside front tyres wearing low
  15. Pass64,437 miles (+11,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,437 miles
    Test number
    519834111272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass52,832 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    431476530285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,761 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,761 miles
    Test number
    280489339299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN\s\r adult seat belt not checked as child seat wsa fitted
    • NoteN\s\r tyre side wall has slight cracking
  18. Fail47,761 miles (+9,627)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,761 miles
    Test number
    110969039244
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN\s\r adult seat belt not checked as child seat wsa fitted
    • NoteN\s\r tyre side wall has slight cracking
  19. Pass38,134 miles (+5,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,134 miles
    Test number
    744936578230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass32,523 miles (+6,777)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,523 miles
    Test number
    112134257396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,746 miles (+6,266)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,746 miles
    Test number
    912442656391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    19,480 miles
    Test number
    492170955477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 LNT

Does Y253 LNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 LNT expired on 12 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 LNT?
The MOT on Y253 LNT expired on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 LNT done?
Y253 LNT was recorded at 154,965 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 8,472 miles a year.
Has Y253 LNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 LNT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y253 LNT 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 Y253 LNT find?
Y253 LNT passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 2 more.

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