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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y224 XECMOT history

Y224 XEC is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 88,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

Y224 XEC black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,782 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y224 XEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y224 XEC was last recorded at 88,782 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,499 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
283 miles
Average per year
2,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,782 miles
  • 2024 – 88,499 miles
  • 2023 – 88,203 miles
  • 2022 – 87,789 miles
  • 2021 – 87,277 miles
  • 2020 – 86,954 miles
  • 2019 – 86,294 miles
  • 2018 – 85,393 miles
  • 2017 – 84,126 miles
  • 2016 – 82,445 miles
  • 2015 – 78,514 miles
  • 2014 – 76,699 miles
  • 2013 – 74,949 miles
  • 2012 – 71,432 miles
  • 2011 – 67,384 miles
  • 2010 – 64,675 miles
  • 2009 – 61,369 miles
  • 2008 – 57,535 miles
  • 2007 – 50,355 miles
  • 2006 – 41,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,782 miles

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust centre section corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,782 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,782 miles
    Test number
    133716798335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,499 miles (+296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,499 miles
    Test number
    629000676631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,203 miles
    Test number
    261262265435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,203 miles (+414)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,203 miles
    Test number
    706010840631
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,789 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,789 miles
    Test number
    971519952491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,277 miles
    Test number
    883723200177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,277 miles (+323)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,277 miles
    Test number
    113213256183
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass86,954 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,954 miles
    Test number
    950174383675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,294 miles
    Test number
    933430025832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Fail86,294 miles (+901)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,294 miles
    Test number
    475865208423
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,393 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,393 miles
    Test number
    550855816539
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  12. Fail85,351 miles (+1,225)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,351 miles
    Test number
    582341429138
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  13. Pass84,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,126 miles
    Test number
    148878406327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,126 miles (+1,681)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,126 miles
    Test number
    781188556155
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass82,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,445 miles
    Test number
    777105305766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,445 miles (+3,931)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,445 miles
    Test number
    594375614349
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass78,514 miles (+1,815)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,514 miles
    Test number
    296151065472
    • NotePlay found in steering column

  18. Pass76,699 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,699 miles
    Test number
    437055974196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,949 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,949 miles
    Test number
    928698463126
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail74,945 miles (+3,513)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,945 miles
    Test number
    205996863112
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,432 miles (+4,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,432 miles
    Test number
    216973252153
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass67,384 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,384 miles
    Test number
    529544251153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,675 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,675 miles
    Test number
    211068660415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,667 miles (+3,298)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,667 miles
    Test number
    140287860176
    • DangerousExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass61,369 miles (+3,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,369 miles
    Test number
    271172769484
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass57,535 miles (+7,180)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,535 miles
    Test number
    151155078193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnequal perfomance measured at front wheels, up to 22% - front brakes may require attention

  27. Pass50,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    343208777173
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail50,355 miles (+8,680)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    351278177186
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass41,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,675 miles
    Test number
    153199176170
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y224 XEC

Does Y224 XEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y224 XEC is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y224 XEC?
The MOT on Y224 XEC is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y224 XEC done?
Y224 XEC was recorded at 88,782 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,436 miles a year.
Has Y224 XEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y224 XEC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y224 XEC 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 Y224 XEC find?
Y224 XEC passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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