Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y226 EAYMOT history
Y226 EAY is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,130 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 96,130 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,896 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y226 EAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y226 EAY was last recorded at 96,130 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,408 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,722 miles
- Average per year
- 3,896 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,130 miles
- 2025 – 91,408 miles
- 2024 – 88,216 miles
- 2023 – 82,645 miles
- 2022 – 70,273 miles
- 2021 – 59,559 miles
- 2020 – 49,801 miles
- 2019 – 47,931 miles
- 2018 – 47,387 miles
- 2017 – 46,844 miles
- 2016 – 45,938 miles
- 2015 – 44,637 miles
- 2014 – 43,009 miles
- 2013 – 38,963 miles
- 2012 – 36,780 miles
- 2011 – 34,493 miles
- 2010 – 30,595 miles
- 2009 – 27,473 miles
- 2008 – 24,498 miles
- 2007 – 21,593 miles
- 2006 – 17,628 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,130 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge, 195/60R15
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 1.83mm On Inner Edge, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 195/60R15
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge, 195/60R15
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,130 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 96,130 miles
- Test number
- 354788906994
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,130 miles (+4,722)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,130 miles
- Test number
- 466046639907
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,408 miles (+3,192)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 91,408 miles
- Test number
- 708005832618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,216 miles (+5,571)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 88,216 miles
- Test number
- 413448114563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,645 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 82,645 miles
- Test number
- 367532809124
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge, 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 1.83mm On Inner Edge, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge, 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail82,638 miles (+12,365)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,638 miles
- Test number
- 912252337259
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn In Shaker Plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge, 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 1.83mm On Inner Edge, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge, 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,273 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 70,273 miles
- Test number
- 743859465643
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail70,272 miles (+10,713)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,272 miles
- Test number
- 328905822399
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass59,559 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 59,559 miles
- Test number
- 275596488578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,559 miles (+9,758)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,559 miles
- Test number
- 928318755549
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass49,801 miles (+1,870)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 49,801 miles
- Test number
- 955943804102
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass47,931 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 47,931 miles
- Test number
- 532021705454
- AdvisoryFront/rear suspensions coroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail47,931 miles (+544)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,931 miles
- Test number
- 598149130752
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront/rear suspensions coroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass47,387 miles (+543)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 47,387 miles
- Test number
- 705556309648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,844 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 46,844 miles
- Test number
- 197992828667
- AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
Fail46,839 miles (+901)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,839 miles
- Test number
- 325482369781
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
Pass45,938 miles (+1,301)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 45,938 miles
- Test number
- 885185063019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 44,637 miles
- Test number
- 829584545077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,637 miles (+1,628)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,637 miles
- Test number
- 646644045047
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass43,009 miles (+4,046)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 43,009 miles
- Test number
- 145584164022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,963 miles (+2,183)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 38,963 miles
- Test number
- 175614363075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,780 miles (+2,287)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,780 miles
- Test number
- 515175562014
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass34,493 miles (+3,898)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 34,493 miles
- Test number
- 999130761045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,595 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 30,595 miles
- Test number
- 931567060056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,595 miles (+3,122)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,595 miles
- Test number
- 713597960005
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass27,473 miles (+2,975)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 27,473 miles
- Test number
- 660421969021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,498 miles (+2,905)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 24,498 miles
- Test number
- 312467658046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,593 miles (+3,965)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 21,593 miles
- Test number
- 454045967086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 17,628 miles
- Test number
- 391739356095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y226 EAY
- Does Y226 EAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y226 EAY is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y226 EAY?
- The MOT on Y226 EAY is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y226 EAY done?
- Y226 EAY was recorded at 96,130 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,896 miles a year.
- Has Y226 EAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y226 EAY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y226 EAY 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 Y226 EAY find?
- Y226 EAY passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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