Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y263 LAXMOT history
Y263 LAX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,067 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 87,067 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,406 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y263 LAX
- 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
- 17 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y263 LAX was last recorded at 87,067 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 8,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Aug 2019: 70,958 miles, lower than 73,855 miles on 15 Aug 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 78,800 miles · 12 Aug 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 8,267 miles
- Average per year
- 3,406 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 87,067 miles
- 2020 – 78,800 miles
- 2019 – 70,958 miles
- 2018 – 73,855 miles
- 2017 – 71,162 miles
- 2016 – 69,280 miles
- 2015 – 67,555 miles
- 2014 – 65,990 miles
- 2013 – 63,917 miles
- 2012 – 60,761 miles
- 2011 – 57,256 miles
- 2010 – 53,969 miles
- 2009 – 49,193 miles
- 2008 – 44,592 miles
- 2007 – 39,191 miles
- 2006 – 34,160 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,067 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arches both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,067 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 87,067 miles
- Test number
- 784433318676
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail87,067 miles (+8,267)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,067 miles
- Test number
- 733861776394
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,800 miles (+7,842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 78,800 miles
- Test number
- 444860366230
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass70,958 miles (-2,897)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 70,958 miles
- Test number
- 284764401815
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seatbelt not tested (baby seat fitted)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass73,855 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 73,855 miles
- Test number
- 149882052315
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arches both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,850 miles (+2,688)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,850 miles
- Test number
- 868764973800
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arches both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,162 miles (+1,882)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 71,162 miles
- Test number
- 269056910811
- AdvisoryOil leak power steering pump
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear floors to inner wheel arches rusty
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryInner sills rusty
Pass69,280 miles (+1,725)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 69,280 miles
- Test number
- 964752488157
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
Pass67,555 miles (+1,565)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 67,555 miles
- Test number
- 329185825274
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,990 miles (+2,073)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 65,990 miles
- Test number
- 286876724200
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,917 miles (+3,156)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 63,917 miles
- Test number
- 247827823214
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass60,761 miles (+3,505)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 60,761 miles
- Test number
- 286295512291
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,256 miles (+3,287)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 57,256 miles
- Test number
- 346923291168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,969 miles (+4,776)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 53,969 miles
- Test number
- 964630290162
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass49,193 miles (+4,601)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 49,193 miles
- Test number
- 192158589130
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in sidewalls
Pass44,592 miles (+5,401)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 44,592 miles
- Test number
- 294589188167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,191 miles (+5,031)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 39,191 miles
- Test number
- 483891697102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,160 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 34,160 miles
- Test number
- 633811796132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y263 LAX
- Does Y263 LAX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y263 LAX expired on 20 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y263 LAX?
- The MOT on Y263 LAX expired on 20 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y263 LAX done?
- Y263 LAX was recorded at 87,067 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 3,406 miles a year.
- Has Y263 LAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y263 LAX has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y263 LAX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y263 LAX find?
- Y263 LAX passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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