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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y278 BOEMOT history

Y278 BOE is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 46,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

Y278 BOE blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2023
Mileage
46,186 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 BOE
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
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 BOE was last recorded at 46,186 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,702 miles · 29 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
484 miles
Average per year
1,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 46,186 miles
  • 2021 – 45,702 miles
  • 2020 – 45,221 miles
  • 2019 – 44,755 miles
  • 2018 – 44,349 miles
  • 2017 – 43,879 miles
  • 2016 – 43,413 miles
  • 2015 – 42,931 miles
  • 2014 – 42,394 miles
  • 2013 – 41,956 miles
  • 2012 – 41,435 miles
  • 2011 – 40,789 miles
  • 2010 – 36,734 miles
  • 2009 – 34,378 miles
  • 2008 – 32,211 miles
  • 2007 – 27,052 miles
  • 2006 – 22,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,186 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,186 miles (+484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,186 miles
    Test number
    399155966908
    • 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))

  2. Pass45,702 miles (+481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    123640868226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass45,221 miles (+466)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    45,221 miles
    Test number
    615466703707
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass44,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,755 miles
    Test number
    732471341529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,755 miles (+406)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,755 miles
    Test number
    882387873435
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass44,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,349 miles
    Test number
    779921029202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail44,349 miles (+470)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,349 miles
    Test number
    992893539762
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass43,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,879 miles
    Test number
    686389099459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail43,879 miles (+466)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,879 miles
    Test number
    594332919298
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass43,413 miles (+482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,413 miles
    Test number
    295145252830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass42,931 miles (+537)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,931 miles
    Test number
    497459125002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  12. Pass42,394 miles (+438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    557038324005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass41,956 miles (+521)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,956 miles
    Test number
    138498123427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel filler pipes corroded

  14. Pass41,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,435 miles
    Test number
    686451232027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,435 miles (+646)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,435 miles
    Test number
    248807122099
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass40,789 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,789 miles
    Test number
    139495421453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,734 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,734 miles
    Test number
    230517820042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,378 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,378 miles
    Test number
    704871439065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,211 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,211 miles
    Test number
    190609428094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,052 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,052 miles
    Test number
    753690437055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,034 miles
    Test number
    524851436013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 BOE

Does Y278 BOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 BOE expired on 5 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 BOE?
The MOT on Y278 BOE expired on 5 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 BOE done?
Y278 BOE was recorded at 46,186 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 1,512 miles a year.
Has Y278 BOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 BOE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on Y278 BOE 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 Y278 BOE find?
Y278 BOE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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