
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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)
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)
Pass107,490 miles (+5,899)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 107,490 miles
- Test number
- 335246461613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,591 miles (+5,627)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 101,591 miles
- Test number
- 988750287079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,964 miles (+6,132)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 95,964 miles
- Test number
- 237978295095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 89,832 miles
- Test number
- 969877694007
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass81,398 miles (+13,632)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 81,398 miles
- Test number
- 467350013115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,766 miles (-1,100)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 67,766 miles
- Test number
- 558245892020
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass56,483 miles (+10,112)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 56,483 miles
- Test number
- 647278171045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,371 miles (+12,910)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 46,371 miles
- Test number
- 633742780000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 33,461 miles
- Test number
- 853132319115
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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