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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y271 KCUMOT history

Y271 KCU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

Y271 KCU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
87,331 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 KCU
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
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 KCU was last recorded at 87,331 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 3,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2008: 37,951 miles, lower than 348,255 miles on 3 May 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,553 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,778 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 87,331 miles
  • 2020 – 83,553 miles
  • 2019 – 81,091 miles
  • 2018 – 79,412 miles
  • 2017 – 78,178 miles
  • 2016 – 67,980 miles
  • 2015 – 55,872 miles
  • 2014 – 53,714 miles
  • 2013 – 51,110 miles
  • 2012 – 49,133 miles
  • 2011 – 46,415 miles
  • 2010 – 43,845 miles
  • 2009 – 41,088 miles
  • 2008 – 37,951 miles
  • 2007 – 348,255 miles
  • 2006 – 31,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,331 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryChassis corroded
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySubframe corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Fuel filler neck corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,331 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,331 miles
    Test number
    906016886891
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySubframe corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Fail87,331 miles (+3,778)2 repaired1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,331 miles
    Test number
    443753499749
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySubframe corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Pass83,553 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,553 miles
    Test number
    922058768045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail83,553 miles (+2,462)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,553 miles
    Test number
    148835306037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass81,091 miles (+1,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,091 miles
    Test number
    395675625299
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,412 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,412 miles
    Test number
    567301347909
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear sills corroded
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder-body has corrosion

  7. Fail79,412 miles (+1,234)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,412 miles
    Test number
    489733525248
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear sills corroded
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder-body has corrosion

  8. Pass78,178 miles (+37)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,178 miles
    Test number
    706549672615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  9. Fail78,141 miles (+10,161)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,141 miles
    Test number
    704226866485
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  10. Pass67,980 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,980 miles
    Test number
    648966572315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck is corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap is corroded

  11. Fail67,956 miles (+12,084)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,956 miles
    Test number
    681095753903
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck is corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap is corroded

  12. Pass55,872 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,872 miles
    Test number
    466116473059
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

  13. Fail55,862 miles (+2,148)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,862 miles
    Test number
    837101587592
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

  14. Pass53,714 miles (+2,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,714 miles
    Test number
    907350304124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass51,110 miles (+1,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,110 miles
    Test number
    919002313185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass49,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,133 miles
    Test number
    248031512172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    748180712114
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass46,415 miles (+2,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,415 miles
    Test number
    916784501131
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass43,845 miles (+2,757)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,845 miles
    Test number
    123609200111
    • NoteSlight cracking on rear tyre walls

  20. Pass41,088 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,088 miles
    Test number
    773460719123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,951 miles (-310,304)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,951 miles
    Test number
    213410528466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass348,255 miles (+316,266)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    348,255 miles
    Test number
    380333727194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,989 miles
    Test number
    983973426146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 KCU

Does Y271 KCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y271 KCU expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y271 KCU?
The MOT on Y271 KCU expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y271 KCU done?
Y271 KCU was recorded at 87,331 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has Y271 KCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 KCU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y271 KCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y271 KCU find?
Y271 KCU passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all; both inner sills corroded, and 11 more.

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