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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y281 XEOMOT history

Y281 XEO is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 263,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

Y281 XEO blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2022
Mileage
263,237 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 XEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2022
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y281 XEO was last recorded at 263,237 miles on 11 May 2022, 6,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
256,355 miles · 10 May 2021
Between the last two tests
6,882 miles
Average per year
11,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 263,237 miles
  • 2021 – 256,355 miles
  • 2020 – 251,601 miles
  • 2019 – 244,914 miles
  • 2018 – 235,888 miles
  • 2017 – 224,093 miles
  • 2016 – 211,608 miles
  • 2015 – 197,244 miles
  • 2014 – 183,476 miles
  • 2013 – 172,089 miles
  • 2012 – 158,026 miles
  • 2011 – 145,144 miles
  • 2010 – 132,074 miles
  • 2009 – 121,842 miles
  • 2008 – 111,984 miles
  • 2007 – 98,329 miles
  • 2006 – 79,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail263,237 miles
  • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail263,237 miles (+6,882)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,237 miles
    Test number
    145530022000
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass256,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    256,355 miles
    Test number
    597107324354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail256,354 miles (+4,753)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,354 miles
    Test number
    311624831117
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass251,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    251,601 miles
    Test number
    990271997285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail251,600 miles (+6,686)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,600 miles
    Test number
    150976019765
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass244,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2020
    Odometer
    244,914 miles
    Test number
    124688653364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail244,913 miles (+9,025)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,913 miles
    Test number
    363416044148
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass235,888 miles (+11,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    235,888 miles
    Test number
    567383653196
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass224,093 miles (+12,485)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    224,093 miles
    Test number
    872896506977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass211,608 miles (+14,364)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    211,608 miles
    Test number
    303866306283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass197,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    197,244 miles
    Test number
    559352035111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass185,012 miles (+1,536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    185,012 miles
    Test number
    818182835165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass183,476 miles (+11,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    183,476 miles
    Test number
    155184634188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass172,089 miles (+14,063)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    172,089 miles
    Test number
    955740033116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth outter sills have corrosion on them

  15. Pass158,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    158,026 miles
    Test number
    217002732145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail158,026 miles (+12,882)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,026 miles
    Test number
    868942932113
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass145,144 miles (+13,070)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    145,144 miles
    Test number
    426840931182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,074 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,074 miles
    Test number
    110315930166
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass132,074 miles (+10,232)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    132,074 miles
    Test number
    570245930193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass121,842 miles (+9,858)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    121,842 miles
    Test number
    871195829202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,984 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    111,984 miles
    Test number
    433815238283
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Fail111,984 miles (+13,655)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,984 miles
    Test number
    240615538228
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Pass98,329 miles (+18,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    98,329 miles
    Test number
    463566337254
    • NoteDamage to n/s outer sill

  24. Pass79,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,752 miles
    Test number
    484630886171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 XEO

Does Y281 XEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 XEO expired on 14 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 XEO?
The MOT on Y281 XEO expired on 14 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 XEO done?
Y281 XEO was recorded at 263,237 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 11,565 miles a year.
Has Y281 XEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 XEO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y281 XEO 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 Y281 XEO find?
Y281 XEO failed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 4 advisories: fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire; front bumper insecure; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced, and 11 more.

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