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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y308 BDAMOT history

Y308 BDA is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2022 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2022.

Y308 BDA grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2022
Mileage
106,633 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 BDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y308 BDA was last recorded at 106,633 miles on 1 Jul 2022, 3,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,414 miles · 6 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,219 miles
Average per year
4,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,633 miles
  • 2021 – 103,414 miles
  • 2020 – 101,094 miles
  • 2019 – 97,217 miles
  • 2018 – 93,319 miles
  • 2017 – 88,160 miles
  • 2016 – 83,523 miles
  • 2015 – 78,651 miles
  • 2014 – 72,264 miles
  • 2013 – 65,194 miles
  • 2012 – 61,131 miles
  • 2011 – 58,636 miles
  • 2010 – 53,237 miles
  • 2009 – 45,070 miles
  • 2008 – 37,746 miles
  • 2007 – 32,053 miles
  • 2006 – 25,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,633 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail106,633 miles (+3,219)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,633 miles
    Test number
    995457427686
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass103,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,414 miles
    Test number
    168223186405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,414 miles (+2,320)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,414 miles
    Test number
    509739807778
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass101,094 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,094 miles
    Test number
    974945571339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    97,217 miles
    Test number
    641331854908
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Fail97,217 miles (+3,898)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,217 miles
    Test number
    963654968257
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass93,319 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,319 miles
    Test number
    321937643859
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Fail93,319 miles (+5,159)2 dangerous4 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,319 miles
    Test number
    666630235863
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass88,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,160 miles
    Test number
    391547112821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,160 miles (+4,637)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,160 miles
    Test number
    675476283574
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass83,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,523 miles
    Test number
    986199261265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail83,523 miles (+4,872)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,523 miles
    Test number
    306398095999
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass78,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    915362585161
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail78,651 miles (+6,387)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    618232285166
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass72,264 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,264 miles
    Test number
    575408984150
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust brackets corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail72,264 miles (+7,070)2 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,264 miles
    Test number
    709468484189
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust brackets corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass65,194 miles (+4,063)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,194 miles
    Test number
    519910893148
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight knock from near side rear shocker

  18. Pass61,131 miles (+579)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,131 miles
    Test number
    335475782185
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass60,552 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,552 miles
    Test number
    169495322485
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSteering rack has a slight oil leak

  20. Fail60,552 miles (+1,916)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,552 miles
    Test number
    365505422055
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSteering rack has a slight oil leak

  21. Pass58,636 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,636 miles
    Test number
    176313711020
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wipers splitting

  22. Fail58,636 miles (+5,399)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,636 miles
    Test number
    746453811058
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wipers splitting

  23. Pass53,237 miles (+8,167)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,237 miles
    Test number
    770639510008
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cracking

  24. Pass45,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,070 miles
    Test number
    880902029084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail45,070 miles (+7,324)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,070 miles
    Test number
    941162429048
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass37,746 miles (+5,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,746 miles
    Test number
    601713928021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass32,053 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,053 miles
    Test number
    542705227000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,042 miles
    Test number
    161805526486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y308 BDA

Does Y308 BDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y308 BDA expired on 5 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y308 BDA?
The MOT on Y308 BDA expired on 5 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y308 BDA done?
Y308 BDA was recorded at 106,633 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2022, an average of 4,966 miles a year.
Has Y308 BDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 BDA has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y308 BDA 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 Y308 BDA find?
Y308 BDA failed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2022 with 5 major defects: front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear direction indicator not working, and 2 more.

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