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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y279 MHJMOT history

Y279 MHJ is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2021 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

Y279 MHJ blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2021
Mileage
103,249 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 MHJ
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
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y279 MHJ was last recorded at 103,249 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 9,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,348 miles · 23 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
9,901 miles
Average per year
6,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,249 miles
  • 2020 – 93,348 miles
  • 2019 – 79,626 miles
  • 2018 – 68,217 miles
  • 2017 – 49,731 miles
  • 2016 – 33,653 miles
  • 2015 – 21,003 miles
  • 2014 – 9,312 miles
  • 2013 – 8,235 miles
  • 2012 – 7,802 miles
  • 2011 – 7,283 miles
  • 2010 – 6,861 miles
  • 2009 – 6,671 miles
  • 2008 – 5,829 miles
  • 2007 – 5,418 miles
  • 2006 – 5,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,249 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering switch loom broken
  • AdvisorySill covers and arch liners fitted

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail103,249 miles (+9,901)2 dangerous7 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,249 miles
    Test number
    312020697248
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering switch loom broken
    • AdvisorySill covers and arch liners fitted

  2. Pass93,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,348 miles
    Test number
    595591780188
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pressure switch loom broken

  3. Fail93,348 miles (+13,722)1 dangerous4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,348 miles
    Test number
    703319428441
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pressure switch loom broken

  4. Pass79,626 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,626 miles
    Test number
    122772541562
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail79,602 miles (+11,385)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,602 miles
    Test number
    485273225279
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,217 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,217 miles
    Test number
    362964593746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,333 miles
    Test number
    269310688223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner egde (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail64,333 miles (+14,602)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,333 miles
    Test number
    201453116522
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner egde (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass49,731 miles (+16,078)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,731 miles
    Test number
    974105992831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,653 miles (+12,650)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,653 miles
    Test number
    723100902156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,003 miles
    Test number
    148862475418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21,003 miles (+11,691)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,003 miles
    Test number
    236132175042
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass9,312 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    9,312 miles
    Test number
    297698654077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    8,235 miles
    Test number
    465512073050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail8,235 miles (+433)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,235 miles
    Test number
    107786953428
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

  16. Pass7,802 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    7,802 miles
    Test number
    495109832061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,283 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    7,283 miles
    Test number
    826227541061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,861 miles (+190)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    6,861 miles
    Test number
    612712160077
    • NoteCar could do with a wax oil
    • NoteFront brake hoses starting to get a bit perrished

  19. Pass6,671 miles (+842)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    6,671 miles
    Test number
    152668659406
    • NoteCar rusting on under side could do with wax oil

  20. Pass5,829 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    5,829 miles
    Test number
    981409858017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    5,418 miles
    Test number
    923325947080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail5,418 miles (+216)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,418 miles
    Test number
    574384947043
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass5,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    5,202 miles
    Test number
    521339456068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 MHJ

Does Y279 MHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 MHJ expired on 22 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 MHJ?
The MOT on Y279 MHJ expired on 22 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 MHJ done?
Y279 MHJ was recorded at 103,249 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 6,162 miles a year.
Has Y279 MHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 MHJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y279 MHJ 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 MHJ find?
Y279 MHJ failed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 14 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-65-14; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch, and 20 more.

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