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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y312 LFTMOT history

Y312 LFT is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

Y312 LFT blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2023
Mileage
152,904 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 LFT
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
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y312 LFT was last recorded at 152,904 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,762 miles · 26 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
6,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,904 miles
  • 2021 – 151,820 miles
  • 2020 – 151,124 miles
  • 2019 – 147,507 miles
  • 2018 – 138,551 miles
  • 2017 – 127,746 miles
  • 2016 – 116,050 miles
  • 2015 – 107,777 miles
  • 2014 – 102,219 miles
  • 2013 – 96,878 miles
  • 2012 – 90,949 miles
  • 2011 – 85,163 miles
  • 2010 – 79,252 miles
  • 2009 – 72,418 miles
  • 2008 – 64,043 miles
  • 2007 – 55,564 miles
  • 2006 – 49,242 miles
  • 2005 – 42,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,904 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded And rear, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And REAR, inc various attached suspension components also, to their exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R , inc attached brake pipework, to wheel cylinders. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/R Trailing arm, foremost, perished on steel guide sleeves. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Door has badly corroded lower section, not creating sharp edge to public.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, inners. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills/floor (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,904 miles (+142)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,904 miles
    Test number
    322902528463
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded And rear, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And REAR, inc various attached suspension components also, to their exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R , inc attached brake pipework, to wheel cylinders. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/R Trailing arm, foremost, perished on steel guide sleeves. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door has badly corroded lower section, not creating sharp edge to public.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, inners. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail152,762 miles (+942)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,762 miles
    Test number
    962197863351
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/ wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,820 miles (+696)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,820 miles
    Test number
    133511789415
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass151,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,124 miles
    Test number
    803855499537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to nearside rear flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension subframe and associated parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides under sill panels and chassis members corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail151,124 miles (+3,617)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,124 miles
    Test number
    145560152526
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to nearside rear flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension subframe and associated parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides under sill panels and chassis members corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass147,507 miles (+8,956)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,507 miles
    Test number
    140550254624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,551 miles (+10,805)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,551 miles
    Test number
    387235084060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,746 miles (+326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,746 miles
    Test number
    669884352364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills/floor (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail127,420 miles (+11,370)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,420 miles
    Test number
    952604319948
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills/floor (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass116,050 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,050 miles
    Test number
    540851743191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,982 miles (+8,205)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,982 miles
    Test number
    726659243547
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass107,777 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,777 miles
    Test number
    678296944661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,219 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,219 miles
    Test number
    329019764203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail102,148 miles (+5,270)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,148 miles
    Test number
    118136664208
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass96,878 miles (+127)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,878 miles
    Test number
    617219463269
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside

  16. Fail96,751 miles (+5,802)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,751 miles
    Test number
    526888963274
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside

  17. Pass90,949 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,949 miles
    Test number
    795240782222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,826 miles (+5,663)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,826 miles
    Test number
    616142672214
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass85,163 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    859233171254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,252 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    331692680464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,418 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,418 miles
    Test number
    524246679258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass72,418 miles (+8,375)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,418 miles
    Test number
    814286879294
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass64,043 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,043 miles
    Test number
    111398978245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,564 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,564 miles
    Test number
    110995587263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,242 miles (+7,158)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,242 miles
    Test number
    564250586276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    42,084 miles
    Test number
    780100895244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y312 LFT

Does Y312 LFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y312 LFT expired on 21 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y312 LFT?
The MOT on Y312 LFT expired on 21 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y312 LFT done?
Y312 LFT was recorded at 152,904 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 6,516 miles a year.
Has Y312 LFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 LFT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y312 LFT 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 Y312 LFT find?
Y312 LFT passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 7 advisories: front coil spring corroded and rear, beneath blistered protective paint coatings.; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear, inc various attached suspension components also, to their exposed steel surfaces.; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/s/r , inc attached brake pipework, to wheel cylinders., and 4 more.

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