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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.

Y271 TEH silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass123,809 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass121,475 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,475 miles
    Test number
    945443508220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass114,517 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,517 miles
    Test number
    318599284458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass109,296 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    817137982215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass99,523 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,523 miles
    Test number
    700998960228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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
  24. Pass87,247 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,247 miles
    Test number
    504932498271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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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