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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y277 USSMOT history

Y277 USS is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 241,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2024.

Y277 USS green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2024
Mileage
241,159 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y277 USS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y277 USS was last recorded at 241,159 miles on 14 Jun 2024, 17,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,887 miles · 27 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
17,272 miles
Average per year
12,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 241,159 miles
  • 2023 – 223,887 miles
  • 2022 – 204,302 miles
  • 2021 – 176,664 miles
  • 2020 – 163,696 miles
  • 2019 – 149,433 miles
  • 2018 – 138,614 miles
  • 2017 – 112,997 miles
  • 2016 – 83,546 miles
  • 2015 – 60,673 miles
  • 2014 – 56,936 miles
  • 2013 – 49,842 miles
  • 2012 – 42,877 miles
  • 2011 – 37,313 miles
  • 2010 – 33,858 miles
  • 2009 – 30,950 miles
  • 2008 – 28,180 miles
  • 2007 – 23,974 miles
  • 2006 – 20,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail241,159 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryREVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear x 2 corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail241,159 miles (+17,272)1 dangerous10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,159 miles
    Test number
    530198482936
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryREVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING

  2. Pass223,887 miles (+19,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    223,887 miles
    Test number
    203992220074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass204,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    204,302 miles
    Test number
    884849166705
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail204,302 miles (+27,638)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,302 miles
    Test number
    969378714084
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light WHITE IN COLOUR (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass176,664 miles (+325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    176,664 miles
    Test number
    299789337281
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear x 2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail176,339 miles (+12,643)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,339 miles
    Test number
    591093337033
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear x 2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass163,696 miles (+668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    163,696 miles
    Test number
    408464526654
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coorded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter body sill covers fitted.obstructing outer sill inspection

  8. Fail163,028 miles (+13,595)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,028 miles
    Test number
    159480146206
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter body sill covers fitted, obstructing outer sill inspection

  9. Pass149,433 miles (+10,819)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,433 miles
    Test number
    888740833933
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,614 miles (+485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,614 miles
    Test number
    413445155385
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from air con compressor

  11. Fail138,129 miles (+25,132)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,129 miles
    Test number
    907749056092
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not latching shut (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from air con compressor

  12. Pass112,997 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,997 miles
    Test number
    384624399235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail112,865 miles (+29,319)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,865 miles
    Test number
    536240233608
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureStop lamp emits other than a steady red light both o/s and n/s (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass83,546 miles (+22,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,546 miles
    Test number
    397057131833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass60,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,673 miles
    Test number
    898196795196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,673 miles (+3,737)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,673 miles
    Test number
    846834795169
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteFront fog lamp missing

  17. Pass56,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,936 miles
    Test number
    448259324434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Fail56,936 miles (+7,094)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,936 miles
    Test number
    576449024360
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass49,842 miles (+6,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,842 miles
    Test number
    569095223395
    • 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)

  20. Pass42,877 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,877 miles
    Test number
    319751232375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,313 miles (+3,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,313 miles
    Test number
    718406911195
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass33,858 miles (+2,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,858 miles
    Test number
    243858910156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,950 miles (+2,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,950 miles
    Test number
    513510429141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass28,180 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,180 miles
    Test number
    384611428120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,974 miles (+3,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,974 miles
    Test number
    703328177031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass20,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,226 miles
    Test number
    133422376430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y277 USS

Does Y277 USS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y277 USS expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y277 USS?
The MOT on Y277 USS expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y277 USS done?
Y277 USS was recorded at 241,159 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2024, an average of 12,102 miles a year.
Has Y277 USS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y277 USS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y277 USS 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 Y277 USS find?
Y277 USS failed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; emissions unable to be completed; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 14 more.

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