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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y273 MVSMOT history

Y273 MVS is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2023.

Y273 MVS black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2024
Mileage
108,790 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 MVS
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
8 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 MVS was last recorded at 108,790 miles on 11 Aug 2023, 1,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,202 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,588 miles
Average per year
4,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,790 miles
  • 2022 – 107,202 miles
  • 2021 – 104,797 miles
  • 2020 – 103,307 miles
  • 2019 – 100,488 miles
  • 2018 – 97,509 miles
  • 2017 – 92,978 miles
  • 2016 – 88,607 miles
  • 2015 – 82,974 miles
  • 2014 – 78,369 miles
  • 2013 – 74,928 miles
  • 2012 – 70,615 miles
  • 2011 – 66,305 miles
  • 2010 – 61,687 miles
  • 2009 – 57,086 miles
  • 2008 – 50,355 miles
  • 2007 – 43,260 miles
  • 2006 – 34,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,790 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,790 miles
    Test number
    718291546410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,790 miles (+1,588)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,790 miles
    Test number
    227612443496
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  3. Pass107,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,202 miles
    Test number
    939273159774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,201 miles (+2,404)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,201 miles
    Test number
    204076228764
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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. Pass104,797 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,797 miles
    Test number
    676367127944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail104,797 miles (+1,490)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,797 miles
    Test number
    142426017979
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,307 miles (+2,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,307 miles
    Test number
    159528584625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,488 miles
    Test number
    167344911712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,488 miles (+2,979)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,488 miles
    Test number
    132034171334
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,509 miles (+4,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    102340184810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass92,978 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,978 miles
    Test number
    668960783892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail92,978 miles (+4,371)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,978 miles
    Test number
    703531026443
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass88,607 miles (+5,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    825895082937
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass82,974 miles (+4,605)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,974 miles
    Test number
    708858505242
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension components corroded

  15. Pass78,369 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,369 miles
    Test number
    668389404224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension components getting corroded

  16. Fail78,369 miles (+3,441)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,369 miles
    Test number
    649789204281
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on edge
    • NoteSuspension components getting corroded

  17. Pass74,928 miles (+4,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,928 miles
    Test number
    969807703270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass70,615 miles (+4,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,615 miles
    Test number
    848325902278
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass66,305 miles (+4,618)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,305 miles
    Test number
    905573311280
    • NoteFront anti roll bar linkage dust cover split and has slight play

  20. Pass61,687 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,687 miles
    Test number
    522748310297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,086 miles
    Test number
    460554099187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,086 miles (+6,731)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,086 miles
    Test number
    943844599124
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass50,355 miles (+7,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    383401698127
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass43,260 miles (+8,554)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,260 miles
    Test number
    993108007209
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear irregular

  25. Pass34,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,706 miles
    Test number
    373608806243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 MVS

Does Y273 MVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 MVS expired on 12 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 MVS?
The MOT on Y273 MVS expired on 12 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 MVS done?
Y273 MVS was recorded at 108,790 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2023, an average of 4,348 miles a year.
Has Y273 MVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 MVS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y273 MVS 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 Y273 MVS find?
Y273 MVS passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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