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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y223 RLFMOT history

Y223 RLF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

Y223 RLF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,077 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 RLF
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
28 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 RLF was last recorded at 104,077 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 7,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,766 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,311 miles
Average per year
3,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,077 miles
  • 2025 – 96,766 miles
  • 2024 – 90,837 miles
  • 2023 – 84,331 miles
  • 2022 – 80,136 miles
  • 2021 – 77,310 miles
  • 2020 – 74,698 miles
  • 2019 – 71,007 miles
  • 2018 – 68,996 miles
  • 2017 – 65,580 miles
  • 2016 – 60,407 miles
  • 2015 – 56,259 miles
  • 2014 – 51,350 miles
  • 2013 – 47,861 miles
  • 2012 – 46,304 miles
  • 2011 – 44,260 miles
  • 2010 – 41,279 miles
  • 2009 – 36,526 miles
  • 2008 – 34,196 miles
  • 2007 – 30,419 miles
  • 2006 – 27,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,077 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrossion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre deteriating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,077 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,077 miles
    Test number
    709301201180
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail104,077 miles (+7,311)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,077 miles
    Test number
    924553534286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass96,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,766 miles
    Test number
    639155617281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

  4. Fail96,766 miles (+5,929)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,766 miles
    Test number
    112351612932
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords EDGE, 185/65 R14 86T (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

  5. Pass90,837 miles (+6,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,837 miles
    Test number
    217199411294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    972016389812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,331 miles (+4,195)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    309121094067
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,136 miles
    Test number
    494282926972
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail80,136 miles (+2,826)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,136 miles
    Test number
    250134070130
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass77,310 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,310 miles
    Test number
    126015145908
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass74,698 miles (+3,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,698 miles
    Test number
    560028680463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass71,007 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,007 miles
    Test number
    303254583951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,996 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,996 miles
    Test number
    872457560491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,580 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,580 miles
    Test number
    651673779573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,407 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,407 miles
    Test number
    940133984591
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill slight corrossion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre deteriating
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted

  16. Fail60,407 miles (+4,148)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,407 miles
    Test number
    394148172883
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill slight corrossion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre deteriating
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted

  17. Pass56,259 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,259 miles
    Test number
    345318935269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,350 miles
    Test number
    966538234297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,350 miles (+3,489)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,350 miles
    Test number
    999388634256
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail47,861 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,861 miles
    Test number
    615689633261
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass47,861 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,861 miles
    Test number
    978559733235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,304 miles
    Test number
    709608622299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,304 miles (+2,044)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,304 miles
    Test number
    988076122201
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  24. Pass44,260 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,260 miles
    Test number
    749677021227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,279 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,279 miles
    Test number
    944846490176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,526 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,526 miles
    Test number
    130302919253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,196 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    843362318224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,419 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,419 miles
    Test number
    870904477194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,574 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,574 miles
    Test number
    300744776125
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring making noise probably by touching on the side

Questions about Y223 RLF

Does Y223 RLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y223 RLF is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y223 RLF?
The MOT on Y223 RLF is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y223 RLF done?
Y223 RLF was recorded at 104,077 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 3,793 miles a year.
Has Y223 RLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 RLF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y223 RLF 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 Y223 RLF find?
Y223 RLF passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear nail in tyre.

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