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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y863 BHOMOT history

Y863 BHO is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

Y863 BHO green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2024
Mileage
82,794 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y863 BHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y863 BHO was last recorded at 82,794 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 9,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,501 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,293 miles
Average per year
3,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,794 miles
  • 2023 – 73,501 miles
  • 2022 – 67,560 miles
  • 2021 – 61,070 miles
  • 2020 – 53,736 miles
  • 2019 – 46,670 miles
  • 2018 – 41,796 miles
  • 2017 – 38,096 miles
  • 2016 – 34,211 miles
  • 2015 – 32,536 miles
  • 2014 – 30,753 miles
  • 2013 – 28,641 miles
  • 2012 – 26,343 miles
  • 2011 – 25,119 miles
  • 2010 – 23,642 miles
  • 2009 – 21,907 miles
  • 2008 – 20,108 miles
  • 2007 – 18,536 miles
  • 2006 – 16,011 miles
  • 2005 – 13,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,794 miles
  • DangerousSuspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both rears (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm and wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisorySide sill covers fitted
  • AdvisorySurpentine belt wearing
  • AdvisoryTo much oil in engine

What MOT failures 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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Vehicle Has Slight Corrosion to Rear Components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,794 miles (+9,293)1 dangerous5 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,794 miles
    Test number
    832635135354
    • DangerousSuspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both rears (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm and wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySide sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySurpentine belt wearing
    • AdvisoryTo much oil in engine

  2. Pass73,501 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    140286148318
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail73,501 miles (+5,941)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    455003722293
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass67,560 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,560 miles
    Test number
    543449937866
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle Has Slight Corrosion to Rear Components
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail67,537 miles (+6,467)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,537 miles
    Test number
    799375067043
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle Has Slight Corrosion to Rear Components
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass61,070 miles (+7,334)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,070 miles
    Test number
    202023953330
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVery little hanbrake reserve

  7. Pass53,736 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,736 miles
    Test number
    485920205672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner sill corroded

  8. Fail53,727 miles (+7,057)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,727 miles
    Test number
    789511442395
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch to seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch to seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner sill corroded

  9. Pass46,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,670 miles
    Test number
    379233486326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s rear inner arch corroded

  10. Fail46,670 miles (+4,874)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,670 miles
    Test number
    171530111736
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s rear inner arch corroded

  11. Pass41,796 miles (+3,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,796 miles
    Test number
    630308074957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass38,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,096 miles
    Test number
    976012988994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,096 miles (+3,885)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,096 miles
    Test number
    308600794924
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

  14. Pass34,211 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,211 miles
    Test number
    530696452082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,536 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    845868085172
    • NoteN/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low on outer edge - was n/s/f
    • NoteSurface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

  16. Fail32,536 miles (+1,783)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    855268585178
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge
    • NoteN/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished
    • NoteSurface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

  17. Pass30,753 miles (+2,112)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,753 miles
    Test number
    905288784179
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly perished
    • NoteSurface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

  18. Pass28,641 miles (+2,298)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,641 miles
    Test number
    895504183153
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight leakage of grease o/s and n/s inner driveshaft gaiters
    • NoteSurface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

  19. Pass26,343 miles (+1,224)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,343 miles
    Test number
    545931392157
    • NoteSlight leakage of grease o/s and n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiters
    • NoteSlight lip on front brake discs

  20. Pass25,119 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,119 miles
    Test number
    817189381196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,642 miles (+1,735)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,642 miles
    Test number
    710795090181
    • NoteSlight wear front brake discs

  22. Pass21,907 miles (+1,799)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,907 miles
    Test number
    851424999193
    • NoteSlight wear front brake discs

  23. Pass20,108 miles (+1,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,108 miles
    Test number
    172437498175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass18,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,536 miles
    Test number
    244134707284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,535 miles (+2,524)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,535 miles
    Test number
    520804107283
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass16,011 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,011 miles
    Test number
    953404096116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    13,615 miles
    Test number
    272732885455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y863 BHO

Does Y863 BHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y863 BHO expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y863 BHO?
The MOT on Y863 BHO expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y863 BHO done?
Y863 BHO was recorded at 82,794 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 3,583 miles a year.
Has Y863 BHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y863 BHO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y863 BHO 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 Y863 BHO find?
Y863 BHO failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 14 advisories: suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both rears; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; headlamp levelling device inoperative, and 17 more.

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