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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y279 RJHMOT history

Y279 RJH is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2023.

Y279 RJH black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
150,568 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 RJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 RJH was last recorded at 150,568 miles on 20 Sept 2023, 2,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,219 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,349 miles
Average per year
5,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,568 miles
  • 2022 – 148,219 miles
  • 2021 – 144,802 miles
  • 2020 – 140,839 miles
  • 2019 – 137,056 miles
  • 2018 – 135,415 miles
  • 2017 – 129,681 miles
  • 2016 – 124,399 miles
  • 2015 – 117,926 miles
  • 2014 – 113,674 miles
  • 2013 – 103,130 miles
  • 2012 – 94,628 miles
  • 2011 – 83,379 miles
  • 2010 – 72,568 miles
  • 2009 – 67,128 miles
  • 2008 – 61,708 miles
  • 2007 – 55,072 miles
  • 2006 – 46,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,568 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded on both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of main centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded on both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • A/C dye leak form compressor area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of both centre to rear and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coil spring corroded both rear and both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,568 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,568 miles
    Test number
    450990607909
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded on both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of main centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded on both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,568 miles (+2,349)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,568 miles
    Test number
    657056175361
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded on both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of main centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded on both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,219 miles (+2)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,219 miles
    Test number
    199586287146
    • AdvisoryA/C dye leak form compressor area
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of both centre to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - sill / arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both exhaust shields are partially insecure
    • AdvisoryReverse light is in-operative
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  4. Fail148,217 miles (+3,415)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,217 miles
    Test number
    735314577422
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryA/C dye leak form compressor area
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of both centre to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - sill / arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both exhaust shields are partially insecure
    • AdvisoryReverse light is in-operative
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  5. Pass144,802 miles (+3,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,802 miles
    Test number
    981673717434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,839 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,839 miles
    Test number
    843418999993
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisoryWipers smear.

  7. Fail140,810 miles (+3,754)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,810 miles
    Test number
    436344186292
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisoryWipers smear.

  8. Pass137,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,056 miles
    Test number
    561941677266
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

  9. Fail137,056 miles (+1,641)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,056 miles
    Test number
    349784139998
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

  10. Pass135,415 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,415 miles
    Test number
    718917324396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail135,415 miles (+5,734)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,415 miles
    Test number
    791291765115
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass129,681 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,681 miles
    Test number
    382558115677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,399 miles (+6,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    124,399 miles
    Test number
    162166687128
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished, starting to split and wearing on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryStone damage to windscreen.

  14. Pass117,926 miles (+4,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,926 miles
    Test number
    256600279335
    • AdvisoryFront number plate starting to separate.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine.

  15. Fail113,674 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,674 miles
    Test number
    577461664295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre close to limit

  16. Pass113,674 miles (+10,544)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,674 miles
    Test number
    968271164211
    • NoteO/s/f tyre close to limit

  17. Pass103,130 miles (+8,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,130 miles
    Test number
    787396473271
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on limit

  18. Pass94,628 miles (+11,249)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,628 miles
    Test number
    655572572037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSR wheel has slight play in it
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass83,379 miles (+10,811)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,379 miles
    Test number
    387726761056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,568 miles (+5,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,568 miles
    Test number
    480515250017
    • 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)

  21. Pass67,128 miles (+5,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,128 miles
    Test number
    114905469476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass61,708 miles (+6,636)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,708 miles
    Test number
    164565068430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,072 miles (+8,337)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,072 miles
    Test number
    881963377075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,735 miles
    Test number
    601685076043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 RJH

Does Y279 RJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 RJH expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 RJH?
The MOT on Y279 RJH expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 RJH done?
Y279 RJH was recorded at 150,568 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2023, an average of 5,929 miles a year.
Has Y279 RJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 RJH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y279 RJH 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 RJH find?
Y279 RJH passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front coil spring corroded on both sides of vehicle; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 8 more.

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