
Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y271 TEHMOT history
Y271 TEH is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,809 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 123,809 mi
- At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,051 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y271 TEH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y271 TEH was last recorded at 123,809 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Sept 2011: 14,233 miles, lower than 99,523 miles on 25 Sept 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 123,799 miles · 19 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,051 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 123,809 miles
- 2021 – 121,475 miles
- 2020 – 120,396 miles
- 2019 – 120,027 miles
- 2018 – 119,541 miles
- 2017 – 118,778 miles
- 2016 – 117,254 miles
- 2015 – 116,198 miles
- 2014 – 114,517 miles
- 2013 – 111,650 miles
- 2012 – 109,296 miles
- 2011 – 14,233 miles
- 2010 – 99,523 miles
- 2009 – 93,233 miles
- 2008 – 87,247 miles
- 2007 – 82,087 miles
- 2006 – 74,497 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,809 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 123,809 miles
- Test number
- 918991650734
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail123,799 miles (+2,324)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,799 miles
- Test number
- 287227075002
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,475 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 121,475 miles
- Test number
- 945443508220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,462 miles (+1,066)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,462 miles
- Test number
- 388731224864
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass120,396 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 120,396 miles
- Test number
- 483862147360
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail120,394 miles (+367)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,394 miles
- Test number
- 778188839898
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass120,027 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 120,027 miles
- Test number
- 397665528977
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail120,027 miles (+486)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,027 miles
- Test number
- 824495810397
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,541 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 119,541 miles
- Test number
- 192065132506
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail119,541 miles (+763)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,541 miles
- Test number
- 694590989898
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass118,778 miles (+1,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 118,778 miles
- Test number
- 817123763129
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass117,254 miles (+1,056)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 117,254 miles
- Test number
- 442685173529
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes been greased
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to show some shallow cracks
Pass116,198 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 116,198 miles
- Test number
- 215725073673
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Fail116,195 miles (+89)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,195 miles
- Test number
- 110922217274
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Fail116,106 miles (+1,589)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,106 miles
- Test number
- 330032540154
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND REAR (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSHES PERISHED (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISHBONE INNER REAR BUSHES PERISHED (2.4.G.2)
Pass114,517 miles (+2,867)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 114,517 miles
- Test number
- 318599284458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,650 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,650 miles
- Test number
- 315401483223
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFront brake pipes undersealed
Pass111,650 miles (+2,354)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 111,650 miles
- Test number
- 585031483274
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFront brake pipes undersealed
Pass109,296 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 109,296 miles
- Test number
- 817137982215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,293 miles (+95,060)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,293 miles
- Test number
- 997816182267
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass14,233 miles (-85,290)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 14,233 miles
- Test number
- 775842171279
- NoteFront ex bracket broken (one of two)
Pass99,523 miles (+6,290)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 99,523 miles
- Test number
- 700998960228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,233 miles (+5,986)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 93,233 miles
- Test number
- 423275579248
- 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)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass87,247 miles (+5,160)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 87,247 miles
- Test number
- 504932498271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,087 miles (+7,590)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 82,087 miles
- Test number
- 294418497284
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass74,497 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 74,497 miles
- Test number
- 574066096298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y271 TEH
- Does Y271 TEH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y271 TEH expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y271 TEH?
- The MOT on Y271 TEH expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y271 TEH done?
- Y271 TEH was recorded at 123,809 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 3,051 miles a year.
- Has Y271 TEH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y271 TEH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y271 TEH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y271 TEH find?
- Y271 TEH passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; power steering close to minimum mark, and 2 more.
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