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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

Y37 BEGMOT history

Y37 BEG is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

Y37 BEG blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2024
Mileage
141,964 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 BEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 BEG was last recorded at 141,964 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2012: 67,766 miles, lower than 68,866 miles on 24 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,964 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,964 miles
  • 2022 – 138,599 miles
  • 2021 – 135,682 miles
  • 2020 – 132,649 miles
  • 2019 – 126,511 miles
  • 2018 – 118,639 miles
  • 2017 – 107,490 miles
  • 2016 – 101,591 miles
  • 2015 – 95,964 miles
  • 2014 – 89,832 miles
  • 2013 – 81,398 miles
  • 2012 – 67,766 miles
  • 2011 – 56,483 miles
  • 2010 – 46,371 miles
  • 2009 – 33,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,964 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front under wheel arch guard missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Inner wheel arch missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,964 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,964 miles
    Test number
    828171521238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail141,964 miles (+3,365)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,964 miles
    Test number
    500776165115
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass138,599 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,599 miles
    Test number
    928464941531
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under wheel arch guard missing
  4. Fail138,550 miles (+2,868)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,550 miles
    Test number
    725954136202
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under wheel arch guard missing
  5. Pass135,682 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,682 miles
    Test number
    373257387159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch missing
  6. Fail135,655 miles (+3,006)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,655 miles
    Test number
    717832903996
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch missing
  7. Pass132,649 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,649 miles
    Test number
    317560636623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWIPERS POOR
  8. Fail132,649 miles (+6,138)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,649 miles
    Test number
    174779606498
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCENTRAL EXHAUST SHIELD LOOSE
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S F WASHER JET POOR
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWIPERS POOR
  9. Pass126,511 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,511 miles
    Test number
    430200778634
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch missing
  10. Fail126,507 miles (+108)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,507 miles
    Test number
    545597231135
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch missing
  11. Fail126,399 miles (+7,760)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,399 miles
    Test number
    654964866518
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Mounting Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner wing lining missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass118,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,639 miles
    Test number
    548349832053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail118,639 miles (+11,149)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,639 miles
    Test number
    680982426410
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass107,490 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,490 miles
    Test number
    335246461613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,591 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,591 miles
    Test number
    988750287079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,964 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,964 miles
    Test number
    237978295095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,832 miles
    Test number
    969877694007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,832 miles (+8,434)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,832 miles
    Test number
    646587094036
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass81,398 miles (+13,632)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,398 miles
    Test number
    467350013115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,766 miles (-1,100)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,766 miles
    Test number
    558245892020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,866 miles (+12,383)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,866 miles
    Test number
    838744982081
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • 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)
  22. Pass56,483 miles (+10,112)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,483 miles
    Test number
    647278171045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,371 miles (+12,910)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,371 miles
    Test number
    633742780000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,461 miles
    Test number
    853132319115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,461 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,461 miles
    Test number
    254562219431
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y37 BEG

Does Y37 BEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 BEG expired on 7 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 BEG?
The MOT on Y37 BEG expired on 7 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 BEG done?
Y37 BEG was recorded at 141,964 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 7,470 miles a year.
Has Y37 BEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 BEG has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y37 BEG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y37 BEG find?
Y37 BEG passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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