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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y297 GVWMOT history

Y297 GVW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2022.

Y297 GVW blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2023
Mileage
124,888 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 GVW
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
12 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 GVW was last recorded at 124,888 miles on 27 Aug 2022, 2,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,159 miles · 31 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,729 miles
Average per year
3,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,888 miles
  • 2021 – 122,159 miles
  • 2020 – 121,403 miles
  • 2019 – 120,092 miles
  • 2018 – 118,801 miles
  • 2017 – 116,653 miles
  • 2016 – 114,981 miles
  • 2015 – 112,224 miles
  • 2014 – 109,718 miles
  • 2013 – 106,195 miles
  • 2012 – 104,165 miles
  • 2011 – 100,962 miles
  • 2010 – 97,695 miles
  • 2009 – 95,373 miles
  • 2008 – 92,044 miles
  • 2007 – 82,560 miles
  • 2006 – 73,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,888 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,888 miles (+2,729)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,888 miles
    Test number
    351442301924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,159 miles
    Test number
    571086042636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,159 miles (+756)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,159 miles
    Test number
    740369430628
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass121,403 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,403 miles
    Test number
    613264524333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,401 miles (+1,309)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,401 miles
    Test number
    123568383465
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass120,092 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,092 miles
    Test number
    123357141786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,801 miles
    Test number
    571569340239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,801 miles (+2,148)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,801 miles
    Test number
    830136141234
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass116,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,653 miles
    Test number
    436693063369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,653 miles (+1,672)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,653 miles
    Test number
    967459977416
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass114,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,981 miles
    Test number
    636680600261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,981 miles (+2,757)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,981 miles
    Test number
    741337209967
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Fail112,224 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,224 miles
    Test number
    168756845190
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass112,224 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    112,224 miles
    Test number
    499556645177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,718 miles (+3,523)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,718 miles
    Test number
    597547844186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,195 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    106,195 miles
    Test number
    835682393025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,165 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,165 miles
    Test number
    719343682092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,962 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,962 miles
    Test number
    606035281069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,695 miles
    Test number
    793798170043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,695 miles (+2,322)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,695 miles
    Test number
    641028470008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBrake fluid level getting low
    • NoteNearside rear bumper damaged slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on both shoulders

  21. Pass95,373 miles (+3,329)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,373 miles
    Test number
    601229679017
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteSlight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

  22. Pass92,044 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    92,044 miles
    Test number
    113176588486
    • NoteSmall spike/nail in centre of nearside rear tyre tread

  23. Fail92,044 miles (+9,484)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,044 miles
    Test number
    860506488092
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSmall spike/nail in centre of nearside rear tyre tread

  24. Pass82,560 miles (+9,106)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    82,560 miles
    Test number
    162015677092
    • NoteBoth indicator side repeater lamps dim ?
    • NoteNearside rear suspension radius arm front bush starting to separate slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder
    • NoteUnable to fully test nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat installed

  25. Pass73,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,454 miles
    Test number
    714206576040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y297 GVW

Does Y297 GVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 GVW expired on 9 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 GVW?
The MOT on Y297 GVW expired on 9 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 GVW done?
Y297 GVW was recorded at 124,888 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2022, an average of 3,127 miles a year.
Has Y297 GVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 GVW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y297 GVW 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 Y297 GVW find?
Y297 GVW passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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