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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LO02 YCLMOT history

LO02 YCL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

LO02 YCL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
116,173 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO02 YCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO02 YCL was last recorded at 116,173 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 11,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2013: 48,114 miles, lower than 48,770 miles on 20 Jul 2013.

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
104,531 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
11,642 miles
Average per year
5,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,173 miles
  • 2024 – 104,531 miles
  • 2022 – 93,937 miles
  • 2021 – 88,111 miles
  • 2020 – 79,750 miles
  • 2019 – 77,530 miles
  • 2018 – 72,869 miles
  • 2017 – 67,973 miles
  • 2016 – 63,739 miles
  • 2015 – 58,649 miles
  • 2014 – 53,869 miles
  • 2013 – 48,114 miles
  • 2012 – 43,269 miles
  • 2011 – 38,391 miles
  • 2010 – 34,530 miles
  • 2009 – 31,358 miles
  • 2008 – 27,387 miles
  • 2007 – 23,892 miles
  • 2006 – 19,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,173 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,173 miles (+11,642)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,173 miles
    Test number
    769109172459
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,531 miles (+10,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,531 miles
    Test number
    555185351578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass93,937 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,937 miles
    Test number
    984839558573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,936 miles (+5,825)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,936 miles
    Test number
    145931402739
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,111 miles (+8,361)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,111 miles
    Test number
    212437973224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,750 miles (+2,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,750 miles
    Test number
    288094717547
    • AdvisoryAll suspension slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,530 miles (+4,661)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    77,530 miles
    Test number
    608810309139
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass72,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    657436549117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail72,869 miles (+4,896)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    967672946710
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,973 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,973 miles
    Test number
    958852513651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,739 miles
    Test number
    651712584371
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail63,739 miles (+5,090)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,739 miles
    Test number
    511979525507
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked 195.60.15 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass58,649 miles (+4,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,649 miles
    Test number
    157142595188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass53,869 miles (+5,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,869 miles
    Test number
    566967274145
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,114 miles (-656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    377745903409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail48,770 miles (+5,501)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,770 miles
    Test number
    989991503225
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass43,269 miles (+4,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,269 miles
    Test number
    309822202233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,391 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,391 miles
    Test number
    737962001229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,530 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,530 miles
    Test number
    201908290188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,358 miles
    Test number
    363029199123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,358 miles (+3,971)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,358 miles
    Test number
    503149299158
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass27,387 miles (+3,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,387 miles
    Test number
    434874898168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,892 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,892 miles
    Test number
    273965907211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,817 miles
    Test number
    600034066180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO02 YCL

Does LO02 YCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO02 YCL expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO02 YCL?
The MOT on LO02 YCL expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO02 YCL done?
LO02 YCL was recorded at 116,173 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 5,124 miles a year.
Has LO02 YCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO02 YCL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LO02 YCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LO02 YCL find?
LO02 YCL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened; rear coil spring corroded both side.

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