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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y226 LBUMOT history

Y226 LBU is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 191,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

Y226 LBU red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2025
Mileage
191,952 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 LBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 LBU was last recorded at 191,952 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,850 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
6,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 191,952 miles
  • 2023 – 188,323 miles
  • 2022 – 184,471 miles
  • 2021 – 180,571 miles
  • 2020 – 177,124 miles
  • 2019 – 173,249 miles
  • 2018 – 169,606 miles
  • 2017 – 166,139 miles
  • 2015 – 161,597 miles
  • 2014 – 154,355 miles
  • 2013 – 144,860 miles
  • 2012 – 131,468 miles
  • 2011 – 120,207 miles
  • 2010 – 108,595 miles
  • 2009 – 104,341 miles
  • 2008 – 98,278 miles
  • 2007 – 86,102 miles
  • 2006 – 73,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,952 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipesRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BothRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,952 miles (+102)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    191,952 miles
    Test number
    654595009043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail191,850 miles (+3,527)4 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,850 miles
    Test number
    636090760801
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass188,323 miles (+3,852)2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    188,323 miles
    Test number
    966325433689
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipes
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To comp valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass184,471 miles (+126)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    184,471 miles
    Test number
    607140488581
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  5. Fail184,345 miles (+3,774)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,345 miles
    Test number
    250581148479
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  6. Pass180,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    180,571 miles
    Test number
    688551128107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail180,571 miles (+3,447)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,571 miles
    Test number
    944255437124
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill along its entire lenth (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass177,124 miles (+3,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    177,124 miles
    Test number
    720130903962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass173,249 miles (+3,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    173,249 miles
    Test number
    110890345319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded

  10. Pass169,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    169,606 miles
    Test number
    297069897355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail169,606 miles (+3,467)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,606 miles
    Test number
    958398234346
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass166,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    166,139 miles
    Test number
    521364418260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail166,139 miles (+4,542)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,139 miles
    Test number
    872699474910
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass161,597 miles (+7,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    161,597 miles
    Test number
    363500191462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass154,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    154,355 miles
    Test number
    437926644492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail154,355 miles (+9,495)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,355 miles
    Test number
    917012144373
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass144,860 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    144,860 miles
    Test number
    436587823444
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

  18. Fail144,828 miles (+13,360)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,828 miles
    Test number
    877107023395
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

  19. Pass131,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    131,468 miles
    Test number
    497066042356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail131,468 miles (+11,261)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,468 miles
    Test number
    649605842330
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass120,207 miles (+7,753)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    120,207 miles
    Test number
    776421341393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,454 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    112,454 miles
    Test number
    579948021076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass108,595 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,595 miles
    Test number
    490199720045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,341 miles (+6,063)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    104,341 miles
    Test number
    202264349062
    • Note1 o/s/f tyre near 1.6 mm limit. 2 slight damage to front screen.

  25. Fail98,278 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,278 miles
    Test number
    153443248439
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass98,278 miles (+12,176)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    98,278 miles
    Test number
    404293848099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass86,102 miles (+12,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    86,102 miles
    Test number
    753687157054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail73,412 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,412 miles
    Test number
    112377446007
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass73,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    73,412 miles
    Test number
    823647046033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y226 LBU

Does Y226 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y226 LBU expired on 31 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y226 LBU?
The MOT on Y226 LBU expired on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y226 LBU done?
Y226 LBU was recorded at 191,952 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 6,553 miles a year.
Has Y226 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 LBU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y226 LBU 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 LBU find?
Y226 LBU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; fuel pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes, and 8 more.

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