
Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc
Y231 ADUMOT history
Y231 ADU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,989 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 May 2025
- Mileage
- 115,989 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,856 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y231 ADU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,988 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 13 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y231 ADU was last recorded at 115,989 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 3,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Jun 2009: 53,250 miles, lower than 70,391 miles on 26 Jun 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 112,170 miles · 10 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,819 miles
- Average per year
- 3,856 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 115,989 miles
- 2024 – 112,170 miles
- 2023 – 109,001 miles
- 2022 – 105,983 miles
- 2021 – 103,336 miles
- 2020 – 103,316 miles
- 2019 – 99,906 miles
- 2018 – 97,379 miles
- 2017 – 94,110 miles
- 2016 – 90,080 miles
- 2015 – 85,738 miles
- 2014 – 82,283 miles
- 2013 – 75,942 miles
- 2012 – 70,205 miles
- 2011 – 64,862 miles
- 2010 – 59,021 miles
- 2009 – 53,250 miles
- 2008 – 46,585 miles
- 2007 – 44,656 miles
- 2006 – 43,321 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to fail Large hole caused by corrosion on lower half. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Steering rack mounting on subframe. (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorOffside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen No fluid. (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail115,989 miles (+3,819)2 dangerous4 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,989 miles
- Test number
- 453412329834
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to fail Large hole caused by corrosion on lower half. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Steering rack mounting on subframe. (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen No fluid. (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,170 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 112,170 miles
- Test number
- 140395106494
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail112,170 miles (+3,169)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,170 miles
- Test number
- 353499923371
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm within the central three quatres (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Within the central three quarters (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,001 miles16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2024
- Odometer
- 109,001 miles
- Test number
- 730099573308
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch /damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill and wheel arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Fail109,001 miles (+3,018)1 dangerous1 major16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,001 miles
- Test number
- 980849796712
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch /damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill and wheel arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass105,983 miles (+47)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 105,983 miles
- Test number
- 584284654482
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x mainlines front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front further attention advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner surface replacement advised
Fail105,936 miles (+2,600)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,936 miles
- Test number
- 785968619005
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass103,336 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 103,336 miles
- Test number
- 755504127329
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll brake disces corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
Fail103,336 miles (+20)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,336 miles
- Test number
- 657033679675
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailin arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll brake disces corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
Fail103,316 miles (+3,410)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,316 miles
- Test number
- 545169374585
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on under body and on some components
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass99,906 miles (+73)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 99,906 miles
- Test number
- 901986477984
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail99,833 miles (+2,454)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,833 miles
- Test number
- 651100516760
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,379 miles (+3,269)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 97,379 miles
- Test number
- 812185909553
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass94,110 miles (+4,030)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 94,110 miles
- Test number
- 823582175744
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass90,080 miles (+4,342)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 90,080 miles
- Test number
- 757671453018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,738 miles3 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,738 miles
- Test number
- 276086355484
- Repaired at testNearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteDent in osr wheel rim
- NoteTrailing arm bushes starting to split
Pass85,738 miles (+3,455)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 85,738 miles
- Test number
- 649316255146
- NoteDent in osr wheel rim
- NoteTrailing arm bushes starting to split
Pass82,283 miles (+6,341)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 82,283 miles
- Test number
- 898744654120
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass75,942 miles (+5,737)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 75,942 miles
- Test number
- 117346753142
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
Pass70,205 miles (+5,343)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 70,205 miles
- Test number
- 867333752194
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside rear handbrake just met limits
- NoteNearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not through to chords
- NoteRear exhaust heatshield insecure
- NoteWipers starting to smear screen
Pass64,862 miles (+5,841)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 64,862 miles
- Test number
- 525142051168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,021 miles (+244)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 59,021 miles
- Test number
- 142587860137
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail58,777 miles (+5,527)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,777 miles
- Test number
- 122085850199
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,250 miles (-17,141)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 53,250 miles
- Test number
- 781571689190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,391 miles (+23,806)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,391 miles
- Test number
- 783407279131
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,585 miles (+1,929)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 46,585 miles
- Test number
- 693055768188
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 44,656 miles
- Test number
- 682964777152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,646 miles (+1,325)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,646 miles
- Test number
- 351444777192
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Pass43,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 43,321 miles
- Test number
- 450287376190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y231 ADU
- Does Y231 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y231 ADU expired on 13 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y231 ADU?
- The MOT on Y231 ADU expired on 13 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y231 ADU done?
- Y231 ADU was recorded at 115,989 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 3,856 miles a year.
- Has Y231 ADU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y231 ADU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y231 ADU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y231 ADU find?
- Y231 ADU failed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: offside front suspension arm likely to fail large hole caused by corrosion on lower half.; offside steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected steering rack mounting on subframe.; nearside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 18 more.
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