
Ford Focus
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
Y274 GCHMOT history
Y274 GCH is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 169,671 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 169,671 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,361 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y274 GCH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 23 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y274 GCH was last recorded at 169,671 miles on 20 Jun 2024, 2,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 167,526 miles · 26 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,145 miles
- Average per year
- 6,361 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 169,671 miles
- 2023 – 167,526 miles
- 2022 – 165,707 miles
- 2021 – 163,573 miles
- 2020 – 161,650 miles
- 2019 – 159,597 miles
- 2018 – 156,844 miles
- 2017 – 153,987 miles
- 2016 – 151,574 miles
- 2015 – 148,330 miles
- 2014 – 120,503 miles
- 2013 – 116,133 miles
- 2012 – 107,540 miles
- 2011 – 97,690 miles
- 2010 – 88,707 miles
- 2009 – 80,572 miles
- 2008 – 72,180 miles
- 2007 – 62,941 miles
- 2006 – 55,236 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill corroded / holed. (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Body insecure Wing insecure at bottom. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded / holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch whole corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body insecure Wing insecure at bottom. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded / holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working Not working !!! (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail169,671 miles (+2,145)1 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,671 miles
- Test number
- 268030918845
- DangerousNearside Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill corroded / holed. (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Body insecure Wing insecure at bottom. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded / holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch whole corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body insecure Wing insecure at bottom. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded / holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working Not working !!! (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,526 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 167,526 miles
- Test number
- 573894687016
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail167,523 miles (+1,816)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,523 miles
- Test number
- 641566680114
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass165,707 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 165,707 miles
- Test number
- 607583436545
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail165,707 miles (+2,134)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,707 miles
- Test number
- 784566142713
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass163,573 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 163,573 miles
- Test number
- 782919550402
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail163,573 miles (+109)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,573 miles
- Test number
- 693548654646
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail163,464 miles (+1,814)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,464 miles
- Test number
- 392528165090
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Excessive wear on inner. (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member at rear as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,650 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 161,650 miles
- Test number
- 465689718411
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail161,645 miles (+2,048)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,645 miles
- Test number
- 532363235356
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,597 miles (+2,753)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 159,597 miles
- Test number
- 146737074449
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,844 miles (+2,857)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 156,844 miles
- Test number
- 551288258529
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,987 miles (+2,413)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 153,987 miles
- Test number
- 803195373722
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass151,574 miles (+58)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 151,574 miles
- Test number
- 122241454634
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail151,516 miles (+3,186)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,516 miles
- Test number
- 158418868050
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped central (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass148,330 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 148,330 miles
- Test number
- 229948385497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,326 miles (+27,823)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,326 miles
- Test number
- 546142185136
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail120,503 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,503 miles
- Test number
- 228412164136
- Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,503 miles (+4,370)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 120,503 miles
- Test number
- 358422664172
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass116,133 miles (+8,593)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 116,133 miles
- Test number
- 737628363139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,540 miles (+9,850)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 107,540 miles
- Test number
- 768053562192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,690 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 97,690 miles
- Test number
- 868351361193
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise - drivers door mirror damaged but secure
Fail97,690 miles (+8,983)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,690 miles
- Test number
- 156111861198
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise - drivers door mirror damaged but secure
- NoteAdvise - rear brake lines and ferrules are cleaned and greased (marked with chalk)
Pass88,707 miles (+8,135)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 88,707 miles
- Test number
- 820791560167
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteOffside mirror taped on but secure
- NoteOffside rear has slight cracking
Pass80,572 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 80,572 miles
- Test number
- 722640379138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,572 miles (+8,392)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,572 miles
- Test number
- 681590979196
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass72,180 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 72,180 miles
- Test number
- 572689678169
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside door mirror held together with cable ties
Fail72,180 miles (+9,239)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,180 miles
- Test number
- 442779078136
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOffside door mirror held together with cable ties
Pass62,941 miles (+7,705)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 62,941 miles
- Test number
- 253799157103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,236 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 55,236 miles
- Test number
- 692005776141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y274 GCH
- Does Y274 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y274 GCH expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y274 GCH?
- The MOT on Y274 GCH expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y274 GCH done?
- Y274 GCH was recorded at 169,671 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2024, an average of 6,361 miles a year.
- Has Y274 GCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y274 GCH has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y274 GCH 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 GCH find?
- Y274 GCH failed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside inner integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill corroded / holed.; nearside front body insecure wing insecure at bottom.; nearside outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded / holed., and 9 more.
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