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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y261 ECKMOT history

Y261 ECK is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

Y261 ECK black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
116,462 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 ECK
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
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 ECK was last recorded at 116,462 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 23,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,146 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
23,316 miles
Average per year
5,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,462 miles
  • 2021 – 93,146 miles
  • 2020 – 67,334 miles
  • 2019 – 65,154 miles
  • 2018 – 61,952 miles
  • 2017 – 57,696 miles
  • 2016 – 53,360 miles
  • 2015 – 48,304 miles
  • 2014 – 44,465 miles
  • 2013 – 40,502 miles
  • 2012 – 37,060 miles
  • 2011 – 34,579 miles
  • 2010 – 30,790 miles
  • 2009 – 27,909 miles
  • 2008 – 26,070 miles
  • 2007 – 23,547 miles
  • 2006 – 19,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,462 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,462 miles (+23,316)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,462 miles
    Test number
    191775707974
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass93,146 miles (+25,812)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,146 miles
    Test number
    408138932367
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass67,334 miles (+2,180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,334 miles
    Test number
    868995157356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Pass65,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,154 miles
    Test number
    189880287326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail65,154 miles (+3,202)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,154 miles
    Test number
    474566414823
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass61,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,952 miles
    Test number
    180693878743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,951 miles (+4,255)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,951 miles
    Test number
    361860939656
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  8. Pass57,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    341727710824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,696 miles (+4,336)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    364346994657
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass53,360 miles (+5,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,360 miles
    Test number
    473660809823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass48,304 miles (+3,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,304 miles
    Test number
    489371795005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass44,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,465 miles
    Test number
    426529374077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,465 miles (+3,963)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,465 miles
    Test number
    827347574054
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass40,502 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,502 miles
    Test number
    365023193013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,060 miles
    Test number
    536000892089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,060 miles (+2,481)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,060 miles
    Test number
    459400992015
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  17. Pass34,579 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,579 miles
    Test number
    599120481052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,790 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,790 miles
    Test number
    171540990417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,909 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,909 miles
    Test number
    594196479046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,070 miles (+2,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,070 miles
    Test number
    144115898407
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,547 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,547 miles
    Test number
    781807187089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,660 miles
    Test number
    120063186454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 ECK

Does Y261 ECK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 ECK expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 ECK?
The MOT on Y261 ECK expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 ECK done?
Y261 ECK was recorded at 116,462 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 5,856 miles a year.
Has Y261 ECK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 ECK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on Y261 ECK 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 Y261 ECK find?
Y261 ECK passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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