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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y279 KVHMOT history

Y279 KVH is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 223,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2022.

Y279 KVH white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
223,732 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 KVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 KVH was last recorded at 223,732 miles on 4 Apr 2022, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,686 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
7,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 223,732 miles
  • 2021 – 220,814 miles
  • 2020 – 218,413 miles
  • 2019 – 213,022 miles
  • 2018 – 208,350 miles
  • 2017 – 203,257 miles
  • 2016 – 197,632 miles
  • 2015 – 192,381 miles
  • 2014 – 186,482 miles
  • 2013 – 180,421 miles
  • 2012 – 173,472 miles
  • 2011 – 164,163 miles
  • 2010 – 150,871 miles
  • 2009 – 138,667 miles
  • 2008 – 124,147 miles
  • 2007 – 110,395 miles
  • 2006 – 95,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,732 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,732 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    223,732 miles
    Test number
    432282014767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail223,686 miles (+2,872)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,686 miles
    Test number
    365855253776
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass220,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    220,814 miles
    Test number
    285969225170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail220,814 miles (+2,401)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,814 miles
    Test number
    171627300588
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass218,413 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    218,413 miles
    Test number
    158419520746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  6. Fail218,402 miles (+5,380)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,402 miles
    Test number
    546896226882
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  7. Pass213,022 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    213,022 miles
    Test number
    882638467723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass208,350 miles (+24)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    208,350 miles
    Test number
    217945149080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • 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 Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs coated in underseal

  9. Fail208,326 miles (+5,069)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,326 miles
    Test number
    713642411544
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass203,257 miles (+5,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    203,257 miles
    Test number
    632705779945
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s sills tatty

  11. Pass197,632 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    197,632 miles
    Test number
    243002218851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass192,381 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    192,381 miles
    Test number
    305365865096
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail192,376 miles (+5,894)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,376 miles
    Test number
    106638755438
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass186,482 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    186,482 miles
    Test number
    878845654025
    • NoteUnder vehicle surface corrosion

  15. Fail186,480 miles (+6,059)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,480 miles
    Test number
    165912754475
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteUnder vehicle surface corrosion

  16. Pass180,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    180,421 miles
    Test number
    709381353058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail180,421 miles (+6,949)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,421 miles
    Test number
    765780553040
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass173,472 miles (+9,309)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    173,472 miles
    Test number
    209021262033
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  19. Pass164,163 miles (+13,292)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    164,163 miles
    Test number
    136738741097
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  20. Pass150,871 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    150,871 miles
    Test number
    881783950005
    • AdvisoryBrake 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail150,871 miles (+12,204)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,871 miles
    Test number
    143203950421
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass138,667 miles (+14,520)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    138,667 miles
    Test number
    114258969014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked

  23. Pass124,147 miles (+13,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    124,147 miles
    Test number
    171557958468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass110,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    110,395 miles
    Test number
    410361777011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Fail110,395 miles (+15,128)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,395 miles
    Test number
    501311177022
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass95,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    95,267 miles
    Test number
    332179756096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 KVH

Does Y279 KVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 KVH expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 KVH?
The MOT on Y279 KVH expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 KVH done?
Y279 KVH was recorded at 223,732 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2022, an average of 7,981 miles a year.
Has Y279 KVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 KVH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y279 KVH 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 Y279 KVH find?
Y279 KVH passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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