Ford Focus
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,695 cc
Y231 CBTMOT history
Y231 CBT is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,926 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 129,926 km
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,951 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y231 CBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,695 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y231 CBT was last recorded at 129,926 km on 28 Jul 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 129,926 km · 27 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 km
- Average per year
- 1,951 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,926 km
- 2025 – 129,786 km
- 2024 – 129,711 km
- 2023 – 129,646 km
- 2022 – 129,413 km
- 2021 – 128,369 km
- 2018 – 117,685 km
- 2016 – 111,651 km
- 2015 – 109,042 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,926 km
- AdvisorySuspension parts corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Discs rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 13 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,926 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 129,926 km
- Test number
- 220216245480
- AdvisorySuspension parts corroded
Fail129,926 km (+140)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,926 km
- Test number
- 891091110394
- MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension parts corroded
Pass129,786 km (+75)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 129,786 km
- Test number
- 568560625632
- AdvisorySill covers fitted at time off test
- AdvisorySuspension parts corroded
Pass129,711 km (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 129,711 km
- Test number
- 211066681799
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisorySuspension parts corroded
Fail129,702 km (+56)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,702 km
- Test number
- 499965384249
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect non EU headlights fitted kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating disc surface excessively corroded (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating disc surface excessively corroded (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery warning light on dash vehicle only charging at 13volts
- AdvisorySill covers fitted to vehicle
Pass129,646 km (+233)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 129,646 km
- Test number
- 588497938074
- AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bushes perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm bushes
- AdvisoryEngine oil leek
Pass129,413 km (+1,044)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 129,413 km
- Test number
- 857084005403
- AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
Pass128,369 km (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 128,369 km
- Test number
- 981808902933
- AdvisoryDiscs rusty
Fail128,365 km2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,365 km
- Test number
- 418762446244
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. o/s/f n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working o/s/r fog inop/ missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDiscs rusty
Pass119,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,030 miles
- Test number
- 588909757787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,030 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,030 miles
- Test number
- 152437999988
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass117,685 km
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 117,685 km
- Test number
- 133128165033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,685 km (+6,034)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,685 km
- Test number
- 134740506349
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass111,651 km (+2,609)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 111,651 km
- Test number
- 867563740060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,042 km
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 109,042 km
- Test number
- 924636664147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y231 CBT
- Does Y231 CBT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 CBT is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y231 CBT?
- The MOT on Y231 CBT is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y231 CBT done?
- Y231 CBT was recorded at 129,926 km at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 1,951 km a year.
- Has Y231 CBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y231 CBT has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y231 CBT 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 Y231 CBT find?
- Y231 CBT passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension parts corroded.
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