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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y324 VOTMOT history

Y324 VOT is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

Y324 VOT blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
134,505 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y324 VOT
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
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y324 VOT was last recorded at 134,505 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,376 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
7,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,505 miles
  • 2022 – 121,697 miles
  • 2021 – 112,584 miles
  • 2020 – 105,048 miles
  • 2019 – 95,009 miles
  • 2018 – 80,229 miles
  • 2017 – 66,249 miles
  • 2016 – 45,041 miles
  • 2015 – 32,060 miles
  • 2014 – 23,486 miles
  • 2012 – 17,868 miles
  • 2011 – 10,008 miles
  • 2010 – 9,992 miles
  • 2009 – 9,958 miles
  • 2008 – 9,425 miles
  • 2007 – 8,658 miles
  • 2006 – 7,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,505 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,505 miles (+129)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,505 miles
    Test number
    475441783351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail134,376 miles (+12,679)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,376 miles
    Test number
    592663253401
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour NS WHITE OS YELLOW (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,697 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,697 miles
    Test number
    234825777568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail121,697 miles (+9,113)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,697 miles
    Test number
    123352238449
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60 r 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass112,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,584 miles
    Test number
    331858529240
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail112,584 miles (+7,536)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,584 miles
    Test number
    763654579013
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass105,048 miles (+10,039)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,048 miles
    Test number
    929722377257
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,009 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,009 miles
    Test number
    820779853368
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail95,009 miles (+14,780)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,009 miles
    Test number
    984688243846
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass80,229 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,229 miles
    Test number
    763235886545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail80,229 miles (+13,980)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,229 miles
    Test number
    355126631501
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass66,249 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,249 miles
    Test number
    979230031903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail66,249 miles (+21,208)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,249 miles
    Test number
    960127815779
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass45,041 miles (+12,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,041 miles
    Test number
    945064304946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass32,060 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,060 miles
    Test number
    655975555093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail32,060 miles (+8,574)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,060 miles
    Test number
    378605655083
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass23,486 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    23,486 miles
    Test number
    886978554002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass damaged!
    • NoteSlight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing!

  18. Fail23,486 miles (+5,618)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,486 miles
    Test number
    936957354045
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass damaged!
    • NoteSlight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing!

  19. Pass17,868 miles (+7,860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,868 miles
    Test number
    959998752276
    • NoteN/s mirror glass broken

  20. Pass10,008 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    10,008 miles
    Test number
    649812241289
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall perishing!

  21. Pass9,992 miles (+34)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    9,992 miles
    Test number
    523696610185
    • NoteNear side front and near side rear tyres perished on outer side walss

  22. Pass9,958 miles (+184)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    9,958 miles
    Test number
    414480189272
    • NoteN/s fron tyre perished

  23. Pass9,774 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,774 miles
    Test number
    814232499028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,425 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    9,425 miles
    Test number
    320739738055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,658 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    8,658 miles
    Test number
    334188357080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,841 miles
    Test number
    811175666083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y324 VOT

Does Y324 VOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y324 VOT expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y324 VOT?
The MOT on Y324 VOT expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y324 VOT done?
Y324 VOT was recorded at 134,505 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 7,195 miles a year.
Has Y324 VOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y324 VOT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y324 VOT 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 Y324 VOT find?
Y324 VOT passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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