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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y254 LCYMOT history

Y254 LCY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 38,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

Y254 LCY blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2024
Mileage
38,541 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 LCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 LCY was last recorded at 38,541 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,029 miles · 19 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
512 miles
Average per year
999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 38,541 miles
  • 2022 – 38,029 miles
  • 2021 – 37,442 miles
  • 2020 – 36,688 miles
  • 2019 – 36,529 miles
  • 2018 – 36,369 miles
  • 2017 – 35,978 miles
  • 2016 – 35,190 miles
  • 2015 – 34,812 miles
  • 2014 – 34,699 miles
  • 2013 – 34,557 miles
  • 2012 – 33,500 miles
  • 2011 – 31,916 miles
  • 2010 – 30,701 miles
  • 2009 – 29,804 miles
  • 2008 – 28,841 miles
  • 2007 – 25,619 miles
  • 2006 – 21,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,541 miles
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and offside and nearside rear all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear cracking to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame lower arms and all associated suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened complete subframe and suspension assembly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracking in between tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass38,541 miles (+512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    38,541 miles
    Test number
    973338860249
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and offside and nearside rear all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear cracking to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass38,029 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    38,029 miles
    Test number
    467258045247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame lower arms and all associated suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail38,026 miles (+584)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,026 miles
    Test number
    375429706562
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame lower arms and all associated suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass37,442 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    37,442 miles
    Test number
    421558953354
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened complete subframe and suspension assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail37,438 miles (+750)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,438 miles
    Test number
    788460916346
    • DangerousCentral Front Body component likely to become detached lower radiator support panel rusted through (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened complete subframe and suspension assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass36,688 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    36,688 miles
    Test number
    326959337551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Fail36,677 miles (+148)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,677 miles
    Test number
    524919144366
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Pass36,529 miles (+160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    36,529 miles
    Test number
    677516917137
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill area corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corrosion

  9. Pass36,369 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    622018660898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,978 miles (+788)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,978 miles
    Test number
    323844259185
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront hubs have corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror case damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted over outer sills

  11. Pass35,190 miles (+378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,190 miles
    Test number
    979602357758
    • AdvisoryRear advise rear suspension corroded

  12. Pass34,812 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,812 miles
    Test number
    605714815117
    • NoteN/s mirror case damaged
    • NotePlastic covers fitted over outer sills

  13. Fail34,812 miles (+113)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,812 miles
    Test number
    266034115129
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteN/s mirror case damaged
    • NotePlastic covers fitted over outer sills

  14. Pass34,699 miles (+142)4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,699 miles
    Test number
    887863614184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside front hub has heavy corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear lower suspension arm corroding
    • NoteOffside front hub has heavy corrosion
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring has slight corrosion
    • NoteOffside rear lower suspension arm corroding
    • NoteRear axle has slight corrosion
    • NoteUnable to properly check outer sills due to plastic trims

  15. Pass34,557 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,557 miles
    Test number
    119124383486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/S mirror case damaged

  16. Fail34,557 miles (+1,057)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,557 miles
    Test number
    919704883001
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/S mirror case damaged

  17. Pass33,500 miles (+1,584)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,500 miles
    Test number
    145254292408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
    • NoteN/S Mirror case damaged

  18. Pass31,916 miles (+1,215)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,916 miles
    Test number
    899734401126
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteFront wipers slightly streaking screen
    • NoteN/S mirror case damaged

  19. Pass30,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,701 miles
    Test number
    934992200154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,701 miles (+897)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,701 miles
    Test number
    101259390004
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass29,804 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,804 miles
    Test number
    114726709168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,841 miles
    Test number
    432039678066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail28,841 miles (+3,222)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,841 miles
    Test number
    302639278006
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass25,619 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,619 miles
    Test number
    620948977073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,049 miles
    Test number
    122721486083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y254 LCY

Does Y254 LCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y254 LCY expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y254 LCY?
The MOT on Y254 LCY expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y254 LCY done?
Y254 LCY was recorded at 38,541 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 999 miles a year.
Has Y254 LCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 LCY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y254 LCY 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 Y254 LCY find?
Y254 LCY passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and offside and nearside rear all suspension arms corroded; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear cracking to treads.

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