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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y216 RBCMOT history

Y216 RBC is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 188,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

Y216 RBC blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2026
Mileage
188,709 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 RBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 RBC was last recorded at 188,709 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 1,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,403 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,306 miles
Average per year
7,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,709 miles
  • 2024 – 187,403 miles
  • 2023 – 186,355 miles
  • 2022 – 180,785 miles
  • 2021 – 175,686 miles
  • 2020 – 173,340 miles
  • 2019 – 172,076 miles
  • 2018 – 170,250 miles
  • 2017 – 159,649 miles
  • 2016 – 149,753 miles
  • 2015 – 142,588 miles
  • 2014 – 139,227 miles
  • 2013 – 133,626 miles
  • 2012 – 126,958 miles
  • 2011 – 114,265 miles
  • 2010 – 100,759 miles
  • 2009 – 88,199 miles
  • 2008 – 77,421 miles
  • 2007 – 62,568 miles
  • 2006 – 47,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,709 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front wing
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play gaiter split (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))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,709 miles (+1,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    188,709 miles
    Test number
    849755527590
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front wing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play gaiter split (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))

  2. Pass187,403 miles (+52)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    187,403 miles
    Test number
    728304488549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol tank straps slightly corroded.

  3. Fail187,351 miles (+996)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,351 miles
    Test number
    663010641296
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & Sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol tank strap corroded

  4. Pass186,355 miles (+5,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    186,355 miles
    Test number
    254568236447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass180,785 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    180,785 miles
    Test number
    981427594096
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside & Nearside front Sills corroded through
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail180,785 miles (+5,099)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,785 miles
    Test number
    601571764571
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside & Nearside front Sills corroded through
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass175,686 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    175,686 miles
    Test number
    686699076425
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Offside & Nearside front sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail175,686 miles (+2,346)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,686 miles
    Test number
    466025867079
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning Brake compensator lever seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass173,340 miles (+1,264)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    173,340 miles
    Test number
    615306584732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill slightly corroding
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from switch (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint in rusty condition

  10. Pass172,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    172,076 miles
    Test number
    997600371556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail172,076 miles (+1,826)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,076 miles
    Test number
    729099165208
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s drive shaft bearing noisey

  12. Pass170,250 miles (+10,601)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,250 miles
    Test number
    195527986907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass159,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    159,649 miles
    Test number
    920145699885
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail159,649 miles (+9,896)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,649 miles
    Test number
    716073974622
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass149,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    149,753 miles
    Test number
    726826727597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail149,753 miles (+7,165)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,753 miles
    Test number
    780241108892
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass142,588 miles (+3,361)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    142,588 miles
    Test number
    396150195173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass139,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    139,227 miles
    Test number
    796438594139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail139,227 miles (+5,601)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,227 miles
    Test number
    499367894175
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass133,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    133,626 miles
    Test number
    188966393159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail133,626 miles (+6,668)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,626 miles
    Test number
    996096893128
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass126,958 miles (+12,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    126,958 miles
    Test number
    869838802211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass114,265 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    114,265 miles
    Test number
    667786291192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel filler pipe rusty
    • NoteN/s/f fog broken
    • NoteSlight fraying on drivers belt

  24. Fail114,265 miles (+13,506)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,265 miles
    Test number
    668676191154
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel filler pipe rusty
    • NoteN/s/f fog broken
    • NoteSlight fraying on drivers belt

  25. Pass100,759 miles (+12,560)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    100,759 miles
    Test number
    884467190108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteO/s n/s @ short brake pipie to compensator rusty

  26. Pass88,199 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    88,199 miles
    Test number
    173118199125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail88,199 miles (+10,778)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,199 miles
    Test number
    982018499114
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass77,421 miles (+14,853)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,421 miles
    Test number
    322167698121
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut down to cords

  29. Pass62,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,568 miles
    Test number
    991087897141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail62,568 miles (+14,973)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,568 miles
    Test number
    610477397190
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 2mm

  31. Pass47,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,595 miles
    Test number
    911804916258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y216 RBC

Does Y216 RBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y216 RBC expired on 29 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y216 RBC?
The MOT on Y216 RBC expired on 29 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y216 RBC done?
Y216 RBC was recorded at 188,709 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 7,492 miles a year.
Has Y216 RBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 RBC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y216 RBC 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 Y216 RBC find?
Y216 RBC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: corrosion offside front wing; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play gaiter split, and 1 more.

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