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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y298 DRBMOT history

Y298 DRB is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2021.

Y298 DRB red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2021
Mileage
119,904 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 DRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y298 DRB was last recorded at 119,904 miles on 17 Nov 2021, 11,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,685 miles · 17 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
11,219 miles
Average per year
6,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 119,904 miles
  • 2020 – 108,685 miles
  • 2019 – 97,581 miles
  • 2018 – 88,689 miles
  • 2017 – 68,570 miles
  • 2016 – 49,124 miles
  • 2015 – 39,477 miles
  • 2014 – 25,321 miles
  • 2013 – 25,167 miles
  • 2012 – 24,763 miles
  • 2011 – 24,347 miles
  • 2010 – 23,882 miles
  • 2009 – 23,256 miles
  • 2008 – 22,461 miles
  • 2007 – 21,383 miles
  • 2006 – 18,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,904 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn and corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes to tank corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust hangers broken

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,904 miles (+11,219)7 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,904 miles
    Test number
    517633728569
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn and corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes to tank corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hangers broken

  2. Pass108,685 miles (+176)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,685 miles
    Test number
    231527420314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror incomplete
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear wiper incomplete
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion/rear of car
    • AdvisoryOil light flashes at low rpm
    • AdvisoryPlastic side skirts fitted could not view
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid low

  3. Fail108,509 miles (+10,928)7 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,509 miles
    Test number
    861696402457
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror incomplete
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear wiper incomplete
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion/rear of car
    • AdvisoryOil light flashes at low rpm
    • AdvisoryPlastic side skirts fitted could not view
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid low

  4. Pass97,581 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,581 miles
    Test number
    801535329394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,453 miles (+8,764)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,453 miles
    Test number
    351658772781
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass88,689 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,689 miles
    Test number
    127965656362
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension trailing arm bushes deterioating
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers missing
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside of steering rack

  7. Fail88,689 miles (+20,119)2 dangerous6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,689 miles
    Test number
    557529856309
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension trailing arm bushes deterioating
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers missing
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside of steering rack

  8. Pass68,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,570 miles
    Test number
    842282582937
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail68,564 miles (+19,440)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,564 miles
    Test number
    487152621695
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass49,124 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,124 miles
    Test number
    229621326225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,123 miles (+9,646)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,123 miles
    Test number
    358919809671
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass39,477 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,477 miles
    Test number
    461489931636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cover missing

  13. Fail39,477 miles (+14,156)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,477 miles
    Test number
    738158831129
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cover missing

  14. Pass25,321 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,321 miles
    Test number
    617112154042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,167 miles
    Test number
    296839653043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail25,146 miles (+383)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,146 miles
    Test number
    358539853098
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass24,763 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,763 miles
    Test number
    585379252064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,347 miles
    Test number
    737366561020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,346 miles (+464)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,346 miles
    Test number
    678706661078
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass23,882 miles (+626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,882 miles
    Test number
    122610850438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass23,256 miles (+795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,256 miles
    Test number
    883703569036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass22,461 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,461 miles
    Test number
    100170068483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,383 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,383 miles
    Test number
    450497267062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,427 miles
    Test number
    691146966099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y298 DRB

Does Y298 DRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 DRB expired on 18 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 DRB?
The MOT on Y298 DRB expired on 18 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 DRB done?
Y298 DRB was recorded at 119,904 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2021, an average of 6,464 miles a year.
Has Y298 DRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 DRB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y298 DRB 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 Y298 DRB find?
Y298 DRB failed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2021 with 7 major defects and 13 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 17 more.

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