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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y273 YCEMOT history

Y273 YCE is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

Y273 YCE silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
91,021 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 YCE
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
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 YCE was last recorded at 91,021 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,851 miles · 14 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
3,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,021 miles
  • 2021 – 90,851 miles
  • 2020 – 88,722 miles
  • 2019 – 85,423 miles
  • 2018 – 82,402 miles
  • 2017 – 80,097 miles
  • 2016 – 77,941 miles
  • 2015 – 75,436 miles
  • 2014 – 72,708 miles
  • 2013 – 67,855 miles
  • 2012 – 65,210 miles
  • 2011 – 61,127 miles
  • 2010 – 57,513 miles
  • 2009 – 53,904 miles
  • 2008 – 44,917 miles
  • 2007 – 34,975 miles
  • 2006 – 24,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,021 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,021 miles (+170)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,021 miles
    Test number
    708983379002
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,851 miles (+15)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,851 miles
    Test number
    868644336796
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail90,836 miles (+2,114)4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,836 miles
    Test number
    930149318323
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,722 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,722 miles
    Test number
    539904753894
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail88,715 miles (+3,292)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,715 miles
    Test number
    122330282818
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,423 miles (+3,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,423 miles
    Test number
    979444350560
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill / arch slightly corroded

  7. Pass82,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,402 miles
    Test number
    748844487826
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail82,402 miles (+2,305)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,402 miles
    Test number
    996997700763
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass80,097 miles (+2,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,097 miles
    Test number
    201979700373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass77,941 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,941 miles
    Test number
    233882971104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  11. Fail77,941 miles (+2,505)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,941 miles
    Test number
    731111053060
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  12. Fail75,436 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,436 miles
    Test number
    159765415177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass75,436 miles (+2,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,436 miles
    Test number
    557655115127
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass72,708 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,708 miles
    Test number
    535613114108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,855 miles
    Test number
    158958593098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,853 miles (+2,643)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,853 miles
    Test number
    879668093033
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,210 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,210 miles
    Test number
    517205892012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    948864901173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,127 miles (+3,614)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    356933901182
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass57,513 miles (+3,609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,513 miles
    Test number
    780358590054
    • NotePower steering pump leaking.

  21. Pass53,904 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,904 miles
    Test number
    543763099077
    • NoteSlight leak power steering pump.

  22. Fail53,904 miles (+8,987)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,904 miles
    Test number
    124293999437
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteSlight leak power steering pump.

  23. Pass44,917 miles (+9,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,917 miles
    Test number
    311839698048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass34,975 miles (+10,059)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,975 miles
    Test number
    142731107198
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres nearing legal limit, 2mm

  25. Pass24,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,916 miles
    Test number
    970013206178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,916 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,916 miles
    Test number
    203763006485
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Questions about Y273 YCE

Does Y273 YCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 YCE expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 YCE?
The MOT on Y273 YCE expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 YCE done?
Y273 YCE was recorded at 91,021 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 3,967 miles a year.
Has Y273 YCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 YCE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y273 YCE 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 YCE find?
Y273 YCE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective x2; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 10 more.

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