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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y253 YFPMOT history

Y253 YFP is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

Y253 YFP red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2023
Mileage
102,631 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 YFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 YFP was last recorded at 102,631 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 3,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,956 miles · 11 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,675 miles
Average per year
4,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 102,631 miles
  • 2021 – 98,956 miles
  • 2020 – 96,971 miles
  • 2019 – 94,029 miles
  • 2018 – 90,366 miles
  • 2017 – 86,421 miles
  • 2016 – 81,480 miles
  • 2015 – 77,548 miles
  • 2014 – 73,623 miles
  • 2013 – 69,270 miles
  • 2012 – 64,488 miles
  • 2011 – 60,010 miles
  • 2010 – 55,807 miles
  • 2009 – 50,153 miles
  • 2008 – 46,055 miles
  • 2007 – 40,654 miles
  • 2006 – 35,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,631 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryInner sills corroded but not excessive
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Reverse lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,631 miles (+3,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,631 miles
    Test number
    339871485587
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass98,956 miles (+1,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,956 miles
    Test number
    707959454606
    • AdvisoryBorderline corrosion to inner sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,971 miles (+2,942)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,971 miles
    Test number
    567465138164
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,029 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,029 miles
    Test number
    466368148945
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  5. Fail93,987 miles (+3,621)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,987 miles
    Test number
    115615739064
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  6. Pass90,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,366 miles
    Test number
    218052073424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn smooth inner edge 185/65/14

  7. Fail90,366 miles (+3,945)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,366 miles
    Test number
    792941123871
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working 1 x 380 BULB FITTED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn smooth inner edge 185/65/14

  8. Pass86,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,421 miles
    Test number
    483606342497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,421 miles (+4,941)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,421 miles
    Test number
    461026625158
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of tyre

  10. Pass81,480 miles (+3,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,480 miles
    Test number
    270319882143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre in poor condition 185/65/14 86t
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the in side 185/65/14 86t

  11. Pass77,548 miles (+3,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,548 miles
    Test number
    429185705210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass73,623 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,623 miles
    Test number
    615758084152
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre in poor condition 185/65/14 86h

  13. Fail73,613 miles (+4,343)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,613 miles
    Test number
    835848284118
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre in poor condition 185/65/14 86h

  14. Pass69,270 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,270 miles
    Test number
    697049383144
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Fail69,270 miles (+4,782)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,270 miles
    Test number
    957139183169
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass64,488 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    757629772181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,458 miles (+4,448)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,458 miles
    Test number
    397438072113
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass60,010 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,010 miles
    Test number
    887369481105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,006 miles (+4,199)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,006 miles
    Test number
    286325581404
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass55,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,807 miles
    Test number
    101056480137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,807 miles (+5,654)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,807 miles
    Test number
    541996380119
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass50,153 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,153 miles
    Test number
    292150779130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,055 miles (+5,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,055 miles
    Test number
    883102588106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,654 miles
    Test number
    224760387414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,654 miles (+5,631)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,654 miles
    Test number
    242290387153
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • 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)

  26. Pass35,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,023 miles
    Test number
    992505066132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y253 YFP

Does Y253 YFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 YFP expired on 17 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 YFP?
The MOT on Y253 YFP expired on 17 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 YFP done?
Y253 YFP was recorded at 102,631 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 4,159 miles a year.
Has Y253 YFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 YFP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on Y253 YFP 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 YFP find?
Y253 YFP passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear; inner sills corroded but not excessive; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perished.

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