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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y274 GAAMOT history

Y274 GAA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2022.

Y274 GAA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2023
Mileage
166,289 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 GAA
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
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 GAA was last recorded at 166,289 miles on 25 Jun 2022, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,219 miles · 21 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
6,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,289 miles
  • 2021 – 161,162 miles
  • 2020 – 157,068 miles
  • 2019 – 150,574 miles
  • 2018 – 144,687 miles
  • 2017 – 138,188 miles
  • 2016 – 130,853 miles
  • 2015 – 126,446 miles
  • 2014 – 122,415 miles
  • 2013 – 113,666 miles
  • 2012 – 106,494 miles
  • 2011 – 97,071 miles
  • 2010 – 87,868 miles
  • 2009 – 78,667 miles
  • 2008 – 70,631 miles
  • 2007 – 62,184 miles
  • 2006 – 53,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,289 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,289 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    166,289 miles
    Test number
    833597917046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail166,219 miles (+5,057)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,219 miles
    Test number
    515059527067
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass161,162 miles (+4,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    161,162 miles
    Test number
    181615472890
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass157,068 miles (+213)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,068 miles
    Test number
    571162471053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryTracking

  5. Fail156,855 miles (+6,281)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,855 miles
    Test number
    972165251738
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryTracking

  6. Pass150,574 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,574 miles
    Test number
    324962690719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  7. Fail150,574 miles (+5,887)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,574 miles
    Test number
    242393383739
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryHeat shield detached

  8. Pass144,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    144,687 miles
    Test number
    288761049481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  9. Fail144,687 miles (+6,499)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,687 miles
    Test number
    264885794924
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  10. Pass138,188 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,188 miles
    Test number
    122300727604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes split (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail138,188 miles (+7,335)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,188 miles
    Test number
    837942647525
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed in 3 places (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement snapped (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill badly holed (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes split (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass130,853 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,853 miles
    Test number
    964297639913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail130,853 miles (+4,407)7 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,853 miles
    Test number
    887292008947
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass126,446 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,446 miles
    Test number
    668373705256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,415 miles (+3,523)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,415 miles
    Test number
    539681404387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,892 miles (+5,226)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,892 miles
    Test number
    546336874026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/f wheel

  17. Pass113,666 miles (+7,172)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,666 miles
    Test number
    275606183060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass106,494 miles (+9,423)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,494 miles
    Test number
    107511682409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTrailing arm bushes splitting

  19. Pass97,071 miles (+9,203)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,071 miles
    Test number
    548104681058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,868 miles (+9,201)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,868 miles
    Test number
    582545480005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,667 miles (+8,036)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,667 miles
    Test number
    440593489048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,631 miles (+8,447)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,631 miles
    Test number
    162007688480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,184 miles (+8,393)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,184 miles
    Test number
    431344177071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,791 miles
    Test number
    860042576026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 GAA

Does Y274 GAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y274 GAA expired on 8 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y274 GAA?
The MOT on Y274 GAA expired on 8 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y274 GAA done?
Y274 GAA was recorded at 166,289 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2022, an average of 6,908 miles a year.
Has Y274 GAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 GAA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y274 GAA 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 Y274 GAA find?
Y274 GAA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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