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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y293 FHJMOT history

Y293 FHJ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2023.

Y293 FHJ red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2024
Mileage
123,407 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y293 FHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y293 FHJ was last recorded at 123,407 miles on 2 Aug 2023, 2,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,109 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,298 miles
Average per year
5,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,407 miles
  • 2021 – 121,109 miles
  • 2020 – 117,827 miles
  • 2019 – 114,582 miles
  • 2018 – 105,970 miles
  • 2017 – 95,121 miles
  • 2016 – 78,083 miles
  • 2015 – 73,642 miles
  • 2014 – 70,551 miles
  • 2013 – 63,825 miles
  • 2012 – 56,703 miles
  • 2011 – 48,725 miles
  • 2010 – 42,634 miles
  • 2009 – 37,444 miles
  • 2008 – 33,709 miles
  • 2007 – 30,247 miles
  • 2006 – 25,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,407 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Drivers mirror slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,407 miles (+2,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,407 miles
    Test number
    155604283600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass121,109 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    661085163620
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail121,109 miles (+3,282)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    339349801620
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass117,827 miles (+3,245)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,827 miles
    Test number
    663475890389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass114,582 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,582 miles
    Test number
    403039615605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,580 miles (+8,610)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,580 miles
    Test number
    566941649992
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass105,970 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,970 miles
    Test number
    324282029990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail105,970 miles (+1)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,970 miles
    Test number
    350543014117
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail105,969 miles (+10,848)11 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,969 miles
    Test number
    580477079410
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre touching inner wing cover front bumper has had a impact (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOsf brake hose is not secure to shock leg
  10. Pass95,121 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,121 miles
    Test number
    713253005132
    • AdvisoryCentral brake pipes slight corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low (2mm)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread has slight cuts and low tread (3mm)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low (3mm)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slight corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and gearbox
  11. Fail95,210 miles (+7,925)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,210 miles
    Test number
    526983353288
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tyre tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral brake pipes slight corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low (2mm)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread has slight cuts and low tread (3mm)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low (3mm)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slight corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and gearbox
  12. Pass87,285 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,285 miles
    Test number
    811680176622
    • AdvisoryDrivers mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight noise from the nearside front wheel bearing
  13. Fail87,258 miles (+9,175)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,258 miles
    Test number
    120130047345
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryDrivers mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight noise from the nearside front wheel bearing
  14. Pass78,083 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,083 miles
    Test number
    307156743897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,642 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,642 miles
    Test number
    749939605011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,636 miles (+3,085)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,636 miles
    Test number
    379048405020
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  17. Pass70,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    247668004089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,551 miles (+6,726)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    195508304052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  19. Pass63,825 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,825 miles
    Test number
    158618603053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,703 miles (+7,978)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,703 miles
    Test number
    865633912043
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  21. Pass48,725 miles (+6,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,725 miles
    Test number
    538044211035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  22. Pass42,634 miles (+5,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,634 miles
    Test number
    762126500074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass37,444 miles (+3,735)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,444 miles
    Test number
    280530629096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,709 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,709 miles
    Test number
    324945198003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,247 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    510617817129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,163 miles
    Test number
    542737516192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y293 FHJ

Does Y293 FHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y293 FHJ expired on 1 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y293 FHJ?
The MOT on Y293 FHJ expired on 1 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y293 FHJ done?
Y293 FHJ was recorded at 123,407 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2023, an average of 5,690 miles a year.
Has Y293 FHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y293 FHJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y293 FHJ 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 Y293 FHJ find?
Y293 FHJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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