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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y285 RALMOT history

Y285 RAL is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2023.

Y285 RAL red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2023
Mileage
123,154 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y285 RAL was last recorded at 123,154 miles on 3 Nov 2023, 6,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,995 miles · 1 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
6,159 miles
Average per year
5,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,154 miles
  • 2022 – 116,995 miles
  • 2021 – 111,270 miles
  • 2020 – 105,469 miles
  • 2019 – 97,352 miles
  • 2018 – 87,419 miles
  • 2017 – 77,864 miles
  • 2016 – 75,146 miles
  • 2015 – 71,494 miles
  • 2014 – 68,024 miles
  • 2013 – 64,044 miles
  • 2012 – 59,710 miles
  • 2011 – 56,582 miles
  • 2010 – 52,157 miles
  • 2009 – 48,324 miles
  • 2008 – 43,154 miles
  • 2007 – 35,800 miles
  • 2006 – 30,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,154 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rear of front wheel arch (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (front of rear wheel arches) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,154 miles (+6,159)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,154 miles
    Test number
    670811599587
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rear of front wheel arch (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (front of rear wheel arches) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass116,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,995 miles
    Test number
    540401762559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,995 miles (+5,725)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,995 miles
    Test number
    685457125391
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,270 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,270 miles
    Test number
    598705622008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,264 miles (+5,795)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,264 miles
    Test number
    657974110404
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass105,469 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,469 miles
    Test number
    256945873436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,449 miles (+8,097)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,449 miles
    Test number
    796056404012
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass97,352 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,352 miles
    Test number
    814690133348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,338 miles (+9,919)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,338 miles
    Test number
    216661922494
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass87,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,419 miles
    Test number
    802530139166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,420 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,420 miles
    Test number
    950981681308
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

  12. Fail87,419 miles (+9,555)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,419 miles
    Test number
    181390383235
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

  13. Pass77,864 miles (+2,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,864 miles
    Test number
    573227610306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass75,146 miles (+3,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,146 miles
    Test number
    239969888761
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass71,494 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,494 miles
    Test number
    625522635109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,024 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,024 miles
    Test number
    845583234196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,044 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,044 miles
    Test number
    556493243142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,710 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,710 miles
    Test number
    559087432135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,582 miles (+4,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    969142531145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,157 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,157 miles
    Test number
    461067030137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,324 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,324 miles
    Test number
    453333039159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,154 miles (+7,354)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,154 miles
    Test number
    270201148120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,800 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,800 miles
    Test number
    260295837123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,078 miles
    Test number
    512328336111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 RAL

Does Y285 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 RAL expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 RAL?
The MOT on Y285 RAL expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 RAL done?
Y285 RAL was recorded at 123,154 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2023, an average of 5,330 miles a year.
Has Y285 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 RAL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y285 RAL 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 Y285 RAL find?
Y285 RAL failed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2023 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rear of front wheel arch (sharp edges); nearside front position lamp not working; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides, and 2 more.

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