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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y212 MFJMOT history

Y212 MFJ is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 95,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

Y212 MFJ blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,614 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 MFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 MFJ was last recorded at 95,614 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,612 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,614 miles
  • 2024 – 93,834 miles
  • 2023 – 90,863 miles
  • 2022 – 88,643 miles
  • 2021 – 85,122 miles
  • 2020 – 76,661 miles
  • 2019 – 75,397 miles
  • 2018 – 68,384 miles
  • 2017 – 61,188 miles
  • 2016 – 55,963 miles
  • 2015 – 52,241 miles
  • 2014 – 46,598 miles
  • 2013 – 33,829 miles
  • 2012 – 25,903 miles
  • 2011 – 23,841 miles
  • 2010 – 20,208 miles
  • 2009 – 18,667 miles
  • 2008 – 16,026 miles
  • 2007 – 12,668 miles
  • 2006 – 12,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,614 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,614 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,614 miles
    Test number
    110094597473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Fail95,612 miles (+1,778)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,612 miles
    Test number
    507196770909
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass93,834 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    369684544265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Fail93,833 miles (+2,970)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,833 miles
    Test number
    547495010881
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  5. Pass90,863 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,863 miles
    Test number
    594293350932
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail90,863 miles (+2,220)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,863 miles
    Test number
    507031673125
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass88,643 miles (+3,521)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,643 miles
    Test number
    231644326850
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass85,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,122 miles
    Test number
    817611528209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail85,122 miles (+8,461)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,122 miles
    Test number
    905969424165
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass76,661 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,661 miles
    Test number
    764332502761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail76,639 miles (+1,242)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,639 miles
    Test number
    341093533021
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Offside Front Wheel Binded On (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass75,397 miles (+7,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,397 miles
    Test number
    859536342407
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass68,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,384 miles
    Test number
    602789553197
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  14. Fail68,384 miles (+7,196)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,384 miles
    Test number
    783973139125
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  15. Pass61,188 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,188 miles
    Test number
    102203016355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,963 miles
    Test number
    417490100101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,963 miles (+3,722)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,963 miles
    Test number
    366767453520
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass52,241 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,241 miles
    Test number
    559349915248
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  19. Fail52,240 miles (+5,642)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,240 miles
    Test number
    638189515235
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  20. Pass46,598 miles (+12,769)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,598 miles
    Test number
    137284084184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,829 miles (+7,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,829 miles
    Test number
    155247793177
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Pass25,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,903 miles
    Test number
    885616382155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,903 miles (+2,062)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,903 miles
    Test number
    635146482115
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass23,841 miles (+3,633)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,841 miles
    Test number
    916815081111
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished.

  25. Pass20,208 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,208 miles
    Test number
    982779670166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,667 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,667 miles
    Test number
    273574979179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,026 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,026 miles
    Test number
    223785978168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail12,668 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,668 miles
    Test number
    841185767148
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  29. Pass12,668 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    12,668 miles
    Test number
    892095267116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,013 miles
    Test number
    220447976492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y212 MFJ

Does Y212 MFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y212 MFJ expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y212 MFJ?
The MOT on Y212 MFJ expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y212 MFJ done?
Y212 MFJ was recorded at 95,614 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 4,339 miles a year.
Has Y212 MFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 MFJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y212 MFJ 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 Y212 MFJ find?
Y212 MFJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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