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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

Y21 CHOMOT history

Y21 CHO is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 118,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

Y21 CHO black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,154 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 CHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 CHO was last recorded at 118,154 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 7,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,142 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,012 miles
Average per year
9,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,154 miles
  • 2025 – 111,142 miles
  • 2024 – 101,268 miles
  • 2023 – 87,836 miles
  • 2022 – 76,272 miles
  • 2020 – 65,055 miles
  • 2019 – 52,485 miles
  • 2018 – 40,244 miles
  • 2017 – 34,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,154 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • N/s/f tyre low tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Various metal brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,154 miles
    Test number
    835278908008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,154 miles (+7,012)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,154 miles
    Test number
    907249095755
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass111,142 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,142 miles
    Test number
    794130948346
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail111,141 miles (+9,873)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,141 miles
    Test number
    900944182986
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass101,268 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,268 miles
    Test number
    237113285835
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED strip not working, back up lamp lit (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail101,268 miles (+13,432)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,268 miles
    Test number
    838227755304
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not located correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED strip not working, back up lamp lit (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass87,836 miles (+11,564)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,836 miles
    Test number
    291669300048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,272 miles
    Test number
    967839090029
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low tread
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded
  9. Fail76,272 miles (+11,217)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,272 miles
    Test number
    150686402590
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low tread
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded
  10. Pass65,055 miles (+12,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,055 miles
    Test number
    957259306059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass52,485 miles (+12,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,485 miles
    Test number
    718914547370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass40,244 miles (+5,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,244 miles
    Test number
    754765437671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass34,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,817 miles
    Test number
    445035102581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 CHO

Does Y21 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 CHO is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 CHO?
The MOT on Y21 CHO is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 CHO done?
Y21 CHO was recorded at 118,154 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 9,006 miles a year.
Has Y21 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 CHO has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 CHO 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 Y21 CHO find?
Y21 CHO passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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