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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y228 BDUMOT history

Y228 BDU is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 51,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

Y228 BDU green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
51,065 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 BDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 BDU was last recorded at 51,065 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 4,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,532 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,533 miles
Average per year
2,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,065 miles
  • 2025 – 46,532 miles
  • 2024 – 46,331 miles
  • 2023 – 46,032 miles
  • 2022 – 45,661 miles
  • 2021 – 45,260 miles
  • 2020 – 44,912 miles
  • 2019 – 43,846 miles
  • 2018 – 42,797 miles
  • 2017 – 41,206 miles
  • 2016 – 39,599 miles
  • 2015 – 37,670 miles
  • 2014 – 35,168 miles
  • 2013 – 32,037 miles
  • 2012 – 27,866 miles
  • 2011 – 23,537 miles
  • 2010 – 20,294 miles
  • 2009 – 17,010 miles
  • 2008 – 13,947 miles
  • 2006 – 7,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,065 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    161816232657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,065 miles (+4,533)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    417609502026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,532 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    46,532 miles
    Test number
    815956247830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,528 miles (+197)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    807713713667
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass46,331 miles (+299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    46,331 miles
    Test number
    714897515113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass46,032 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    46,032 miles
    Test number
    858758753947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,661 miles
    Test number
    308131970004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail45,661 miles (+401)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,661 miles
    Test number
    438743075478
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass45,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    45,260 miles
    Test number
    674425370552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,260 miles (+348)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,260 miles
    Test number
    428406418481
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass44,912 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    44,912 miles
    Test number
    552807546293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,876 miles (+1,030)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,876 miles
    Test number
    255246807074
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass43,846 miles (+1,049)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,846 miles
    Test number
    352915406447
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass42,797 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,797 miles
    Test number
    381513246236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,778 miles (+1,572)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,778 miles
    Test number
    467012387855
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass41,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,206 miles
    Test number
    540014278360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,203 miles (+1,604)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,203 miles
    Test number
    220322063949
    • FailureCentral Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high both aims too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass39,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,599 miles
    Test number
    208311978472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,598 miles (+1,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,598 miles
    Test number
    921172128500
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  20. Pass37,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,670 miles
    Test number
    305444935049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,670 miles (+2,502)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,670 miles
    Test number
    119064535479
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,168 miles (+3,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,168 miles
    Test number
    116999724415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass32,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,037 miles
    Test number
    185596843047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,035 miles (+4,169)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,035 miles
    Test number
    398976643029
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass27,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,866 miles
    Test number
    146280732087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,864 miles (+4,327)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,864 miles
    Test number
    528300432009
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass23,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,537 miles
    Test number
    135241131403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,537 miles (+3,243)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,537 miles
    Test number
    999551431079
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass20,294 miles (+3,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,294 miles
    Test number
    444136550077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Pass17,010 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,010 miles
    Test number
    203279159015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass13,947 miles (+6,695)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    13,947 miles
    Test number
    374148658008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass7,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,252 miles
    Test number
    110170186047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 BDU

Does Y228 BDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 BDU is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y228 BDU?
The MOT on Y228 BDU is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y228 BDU done?
Y228 BDU was recorded at 51,065 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 2,204 miles a year.
Has Y228 BDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 BDU has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y228 BDU 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 Y228 BDU find?
Y228 BDU passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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