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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y37 VKNMOT history

Y37 VKN is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2023.

Y37 VKN black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2024
Mileage
134,601 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 VKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 VKN was last recorded at 134,601 miles on 3 Jan 2023, 2,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2009: 76,365 miles, lower than 85,003 miles on 24 Jun 2008.

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
131,685 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,916 miles
Average per year
5,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,601 miles
  • 2022 – 131,685 miles
  • 2021 – 131,553 miles
  • 2019 – 124,539 miles
  • 2018 – 121,121 miles
  • 2017 – 117,009 miles
  • 2016 – 111,804 miles
  • 2015 – 106,979 miles
  • 2014 – 102,951 miles
  • 2013 – 98,614 miles
  • 2012 – 95,774 miles
  • 2011 – 89,323 miles
  • 2010 – 82,246 miles
  • 2009 – 76,365 miles
  • 2008 – 85,003 miles
  • 2007 – 63,771 miles
  • 2006 – 50,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,601 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,601 miles (+2,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,601 miles
    Test number
    929193587623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass131,685 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,685 miles
    Test number
    442415924377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,553 miles (+2,860)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,553 miles
    Test number
    390395498257
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass128,693 miles (+4,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,693 miles
    Test number
    407857000272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass124,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,539 miles
    Test number
    613085256514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail124,539 miles (+3,418)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,539 miles
    Test number
    485945580039
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass121,121 miles (+4,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,121 miles
    Test number
    316153581326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass117,009 miles (+5,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,009 miles
    Test number
    964110298176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  9. Pass111,804 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    452978595985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,979 miles
    Test number
    907743485153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  11. Fail106,979 miles (+4,028)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,979 miles
    Test number
    915783685176
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass102,951 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,951 miles
    Test number
    667239284124
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f wiper slightly deteriorated
  13. Fail102,951 miles (+4,337)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,951 miles
    Test number
    417915484102
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f wiper slightly deteriorated
  14. Pass98,614 miles (+2,840)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,614 miles
    Test number
    237792973403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leaks in engine bay
  15. Pass95,774 miles (+6,451)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    895540272109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wear on inner edge
    • NoteReverse lamp not working
  16. Pass89,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,323 miles
    Test number
    177534661156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,323 miles (+7,077)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,323 miles
    Test number
    289534261189
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass82,246 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,246 miles
    Test number
    684494170133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,244 miles (+5,879)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,244 miles
    Test number
    301333670163
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs rusty and worn
  20. Pass76,365 miles (-8,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,365 miles
    Test number
    691229289187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass85,003 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,003 miles
    Test number
    121676578159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,002 miles (+21,231)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,002 miles
    Test number
    274135378107
    • FailureCentre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  23. Pass63,771 miles (+12,796)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    63,771 miles
    Test number
    441706377199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    353223146243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 VKN

Does Y37 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 VKN expired on 7 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 VKN?
The MOT on Y37 VKN expired on 7 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 VKN done?
Y37 VKN was recorded at 134,601 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2023, an average of 5,117 miles a year.
Has Y37 VKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 VKN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y37 VKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y37 VKN find?
Y37 VKN passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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