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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

Y279 SOOMOT history

Y279 SOO is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

Y279 SOO black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
140,260 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 SOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 SOO was last recorded at 140,260 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,250 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,260 miles
  • 2021 – 140,250 miles
  • 2020 – 140,146 miles
  • 2019 – 139,400 miles
  • 2018 – 137,000 miles
  • 2016 – 133,130 miles
  • 2015 – 120,669 miles
  • 2014 – 108,603 miles
  • 2013 – 105,235 miles
  • 2011 – 97,509 miles
  • 2010 – 82,759 miles
  • 2009 – 73,671 miles
  • 2008 – 65,942 miles
  • 2007 – 56,245 miles
  • 2006 – 44,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,260 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,260 miles (+10)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,260 miles
    Test number
    414447759685
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,250 miles (+104)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,250 miles
    Test number
    586460425907
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,146 miles (+746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,146 miles
    Test number
    561227042368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass139,400 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,400 miles
    Test number
    148684744200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,000 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,000 miles
    Test number
    225006743504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,130 miles (+12,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    133,130 miles
    Test number
    432870234382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,669 miles (+65)10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    120,669 miles
    Test number
    816818135003
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteN/S/F brake binding slighty.
    • NoteN/S/R Shock Damping Low
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail120,604 miles (+12,001)3 failures10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,604 miles
    Test number
    676631535097
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteN/S/F brake binding slighty.
    • NoteN/S/R Shock Damping Low
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass108,603 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    108,603 miles
    Test number
    999641744012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail108,603 miles (+3,368)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,603 miles
    Test number
    257854634051
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass105,235 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,235 miles
    Test number
    738920833168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail105,235 miles (+7,726)2 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,235 miles
    Test number
    296840633135
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass97,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    688582181146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,509 miles (+14,750)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    885362681168
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Pass82,759 miles (+9,088)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,759 miles
    Test number
    312163880101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,671 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,671 miles
    Test number
    150633889199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,942 miles (+9,697)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,942 miles
    Test number
    673256878174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,245 miles (+12,059)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    532104387180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,186 miles
    Test number
    322929056176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,186 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,186 miles
    Test number
    814799356107
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about Y279 SOO

Does Y279 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 SOO expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 SOO?
The MOT on Y279 SOO expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 SOO done?
Y279 SOO was recorded at 140,260 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 5,750 miles a year.
Has Y279 SOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 SOO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on Y279 SOO 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 SOO find?
Y279 SOO passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes., and 2 more.

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