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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y304 HWBMOT history

Y304 HWB is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 193,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

Y304 HWB green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
193,007 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 HWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 HWB was last recorded at 193,007 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,886 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
8,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,007 miles
  • 2023 – 186,850 miles
  • 2021 – 183,227 miles
  • 2020 – 178,344 miles
  • 2019 – 170,699 miles
  • 2018 – 165,934 miles
  • 2017 – 160,412 miles
  • 2016 – 152,518 miles
  • 2015 – 143,683 miles
  • 2014 – 138,186 miles
  • 2013 – 127,656 miles
  • 2012 – 113,944 miles
  • 2011 – 102,778 miles
  • 2010 – 94,914 miles
  • 2009 – 86,632 miles
  • 2008 – 73,170 miles
  • 2007 – 58,168 miles
  • 2006 – 41,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,007 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front exhaust mounting broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass193,007 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    193,007 miles
    Test number
    165241532528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail192,886 miles (+6,036)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,886 miles
    Test number
    534914026897
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass186,850 miles (+3,623)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    186,850 miles
    Test number
    508484265631
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass183,227 miles (+4,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    183,227 miles
    Test number
    165704516043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Pass178,344 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    178,344 miles
    Test number
    756256685602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken
  6. Fail178,331 miles (+7,632)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,331 miles
    Test number
    868156161369
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken
  7. Pass170,699 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,699 miles
    Test number
    404504253829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,934 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    165,934 miles
    Test number
    753731414966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail165,913 miles (+5,501)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,913 miles
    Test number
    218729924899
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  10. Pass160,412 miles (+7,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    160,412 miles
    Test number
    613433587972
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  11. Pass152,518 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    152,518 miles
    Test number
    882984671771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail152,492 miles (+8,809)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,492 miles
    Test number
    840452142150
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass143,683 miles (+5,497)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,683 miles
    Test number
    656438505134
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass138,186 miles (+10,530)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,186 miles
    Test number
    257828144054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly deterioated
  15. Pass127,656 miles (+13,712)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    127,656 miles
    Test number
    729101953058
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteEngine vacuum pipe split
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteO/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness
  16. Pass113,944 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,944 miles
    Test number
    177654242020
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlease empty boot for mots
  17. Fail113,944 miles (+11,166)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,944 miles
    Test number
    299224042082
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlease empty boot for mots
  18. Pass102,778 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,778 miles
    Test number
    776372161064
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHas the cam belt been replaced
  19. Fail102,778 miles (+7,864)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,778 miles
    Test number
    358032561083
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHas the cam belt been replaced
  20. Pass94,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,914 miles
    Test number
    223886940075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,914 miles (+8,282)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,914 miles
    Test number
    690876440060
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  22. Pass86,632 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,632 miles
    Test number
    182326759041
    • NoteClutch pedal is very high
  23. Fail86,632 miles (+13,462)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,632 miles
    Test number
    160196559402
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteClutch pedal is very high
  24. Fail73,170 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,170 miles
    Test number
    120843268020
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  25. Pass73,170 miles (+15,002)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,170 miles
    Test number
    842673068031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,168 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,168 miles
    Test number
    172171767498
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  27. Pass58,168 miles (+17,151)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,168 miles
    Test number
    792071967008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,017 miles
    Test number
    444361566045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 HWB

Does Y304 HWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y304 HWB expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y304 HWB?
The MOT on Y304 HWB expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y304 HWB done?
Y304 HWB was recorded at 193,007 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 8,491 miles a year.
Has Y304 HWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 HWB has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y304 HWB 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 Y304 HWB find?
Y304 HWB passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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