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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y294 VOTMOT history

Y294 VOT is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.

Y294 VOT blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2024
Mileage
128,297 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 VOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 VOT was last recorded at 128,297 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 5,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,911 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
5,386 miles
Average per year
4,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,297 miles
  • 2022 – 122,911 miles
  • 2021 – 118,052 miles
  • 2020 – 110,877 miles
  • 2019 – 96,219 miles
  • 2018 – 91,120 miles
  • 2017 – 89,095 miles
  • 2016 – 87,139 miles
  • 2015 – 85,026 miles
  • 2014 – 81,712 miles
  • 2013 – 78,481 miles
  • 2012 – 75,196 miles
  • 2011 – 72,308 miles
  • 2010 – 68,612 miles
  • 2009 – 62,995 miles
  • 2008 – 57,319 miles
  • 2007 – 52,609 miles
  • 2006 – 45,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,297 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,297 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,297 miles
    Test number
    522211566554
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail128,297 miles (+5,386)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,297 miles
    Test number
    102043757630
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass122,911 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,911 miles
    Test number
    913821524881
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail122,911 miles (+4,859)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,911 miles
    Test number
    149600199340
    • 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass118,052 miles (+7,175)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,052 miles
    Test number
    903530683003
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass110,877 miles (+14,658)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,877 miles
    Test number
    838252316545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,219 miles (+5,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,219 miles
    Test number
    383895881467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass91,120 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,120 miles
    Test number
    578483150568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,095 miles
    Test number
    528327713756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,095 miles (+1,956)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,095 miles
    Test number
    405271323883
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  11. Pass87,139 miles (+2,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,139 miles
    Test number
    166415527180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass85,026 miles (+3,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,026 miles
    Test number
    789347655156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass81,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,712 miles
    Test number
    697745454135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,712 miles (+3,231)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,712 miles
    Test number
    909235754118
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass78,481 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,481 miles
    Test number
    687666353121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    368053852147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,196 miles (+2,888)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    716153052152
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass72,308 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,308 miles
    Test number
    917433451104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,612 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,612 miles
    Test number
    851514850131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,995 miles (+5,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,995 miles
    Test number
    980029549150
    • 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)
  21. Pass57,319 miles (+4,710)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,319 miles
    Test number
    640490148129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,609 miles (+7,243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,609 miles
    Test number
    224562257199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Pass45,366 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,366 miles
    Test number
    241653356119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 3mm also walls have surface cracking started and run out on tread

Questions about Y294 VOT

Does Y294 VOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y294 VOT expired on 10 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y294 VOT?
The MOT on Y294 VOT expired on 10 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y294 VOT done?
Y294 VOT was recorded at 128,297 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 4,732 miles a year.
Has Y294 VOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 VOT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y294 VOT 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 Y294 VOT find?
Y294 VOT passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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