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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y289 ADUMOT history

Y289 ADU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2021 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

Y289 ADU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2021
Mileage
100,966 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 ADU
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
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y289 ADU was last recorded at 100,966 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 4,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,957 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,009 miles
Average per year
5,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 100,966 miles
  • 2020 – 96,957 miles
  • 2019 – 93,237 miles
  • 2018 – 87,719 miles
  • 2017 – 82,749 miles
  • 2016 – 77,305 miles
  • 2015 – 72,391 miles
  • 2014 – 67,159 miles
  • 2013 – 61,587 miles
  • 2012 – 57,804 miles
  • 2011 – 45,432 miles
  • 2010 – 38,594 miles
  • 2009 – 32,127 miles
  • 2008 – 28,341 miles
  • 2007 – 23,646 miles
  • 2006 – 19,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,966 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda high due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and inner arch area - both within rear trailing arm mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and inner arch area - both within rear trailing arm mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox has hole (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Bad engine oil leak - covers most of engine and also on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust heat shield insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,966 miles (+4,009)1 dangerous9 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,966 miles
    Test number
    661577623122
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda high due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and inner arch area - both within rear trailing arm mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and inner arch area - both within rear trailing arm mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox has hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Bad engine oil leak - covers most of engine and also on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,957 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,957 miles
    Test number
    414907798760
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail96,878 miles (+3,641)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,878 miles
    Test number
    360750532346
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass93,237 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,237 miles
    Test number
    832687123615
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure.

  5. Fail93,176 miles (+5,457)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,176 miles
    Test number
    530531065983
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure.

  6. Pass87,719 miles (+4,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,719 miles
    Test number
    627640248706
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,749 miles
    Test number
    898500816403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail82,749 miles (+5,444)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,749 miles
    Test number
    115914921818
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass77,305 miles (+4,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,305 miles
    Test number
    201658094830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass72,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,391 miles
    Test number
    521990371216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,391 miles (+5,232)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,391 miles
    Test number
    468120810893
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED & WEARING UNEVEN 195/60/15

  12. Pass67,159 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,159 miles
    Test number
    325183404341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail67,159 miles (+5,572)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,159 miles
    Test number
    327313404388
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass61,587 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,587 miles
    Test number
    929881313307
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres unevenly worn

  15. Fail61,587 miles (+3,783)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,587 miles
    Test number
    557091913389
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres unevenly worn

  16. Pass57,804 miles (+5,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,804 miles
    Test number
    355191932330
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass52,074 miles (+6,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    468077122078
    • NoteExhaust corroded but not blowing

  18. Pass45,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,432 miles
    Test number
    615468121082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,432 miles (+6,838)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,432 miles
    Test number
    917548221009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass38,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,594 miles
    Test number
    841308020033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,594 miles (+6,467)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,594 miles
    Test number
    943788620036
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass32,127 miles (+3,786)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,127 miles
    Test number
    501530239057
    • NoteRear silencer corroded [mot blowing]

  23. Pass28,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,341 miles
    Test number
    741592338059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,341 miles (+4,695)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,341 miles
    Test number
    543102638066
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded.

  25. Pass23,646 miles (+4,038)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,646 miles
    Test number
    191833737448
    • NoteRear silencer corroded.[not blowing].

  26. Pass19,608 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,608 miles
    Test number
    622165636065
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

Questions about Y289 ADU

Does Y289 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 ADU expired on 8 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 ADU?
The MOT on Y289 ADU expired on 8 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 ADU done?
Y289 ADU was recorded at 100,966 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 5,131 miles a year.
Has Y289 ADU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 ADU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y289 ADU 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 Y289 ADU find?
Y289 ADU failed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing significantly weakened; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda high due to exhaust blow; nearside front headlamp aim not tested, and 13 more.

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