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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y231 HAPMOT history

Y231 HAP is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2026.

Y231 HAP black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,277 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 HAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 HAP was last recorded at 169,277 miles on 1 Mar 2026, 2,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,099 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,178 miles
Average per year
6,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,277 miles
  • 2025 – 167,099 miles
  • 2024 – 158,049 miles
  • 2023 – 149,728 miles
  • 2022 – 141,674 miles
  • 2021 – 127,979 miles
  • 2020 – 108,589 miles
  • 2019 – 103,187 miles
  • 2018 – 95,588 miles
  • 2016 – 90,631 miles
  • 2015 – 85,746 miles
  • 2014 – 80,626 miles
  • 2013 – 75,293 miles
  • 2012 – 68,844 miles
  • 2011 – 63,036 miles
  • 2010 – 58,559 miles
  • 2009 – 53,878 miles
  • 2008 – 48,212 miles
  • 2007 – 41,480 miles
  • 2006 – 34,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,277 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,277 miles (+2,178)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,277 miles
    Test number
    689682276668
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,099 miles (+9,050)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,099 miles
    Test number
    491132339230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,049 miles (+8,321)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,049 miles
    Test number
    839502595044
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass149,728 miles (+8,054)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,728 miles
    Test number
    949366178148
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  5. Pass141,674 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,674 miles
    Test number
    991101149726
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread loose (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail141,674 miles (+13,695)1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,674 miles
    Test number
    233425153059
    • Repaired at testFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread loose (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass127,979 miles (+19,390)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,979 miles
    Test number
    124976502969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,589 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,589 miles
    Test number
    730944655375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,187 miles (+7,599)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,187 miles
    Test number
    278371442921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,588 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,588 miles
    Test number
    821303256844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,631 miles
    Test number
    434492788074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,631 miles (+4,885)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,631 miles
    Test number
    760083838027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass85,746 miles (+5,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,746 miles
    Test number
    358903353430
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass80,626 miles (+5,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,626 miles
    Test number
    789974444334
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass75,293 miles (+6,449)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,293 miles
    Test number
    147805043345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,844 miles (+5,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    657546942392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail63,036 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,036 miles
    Test number
    108120751304
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass63,036 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,036 miles
    Test number
    447370051351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,587 miles (+3,028)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,587 miles
    Test number
    548316521049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs rusty inner edge
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSlight leak power steering pump
    • NoteWet conditions

  20. Fail58,559 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,559 miles
    Test number
    602671520038
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass58,559 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,559 miles
    Test number
    970261120000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,878 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,878 miles
    Test number
    251416219029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,212 miles (+6,732)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,212 miles
    Test number
    174215928030
    • NotePerishing on rear tyres

  24. Pass41,480 miles (+6,969)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,480 miles
    Test number
    702272737016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,511 miles
    Test number
    354340826027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 HAP

Does Y231 HAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 HAP is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y231 HAP?
The MOT on Y231 HAP is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y231 HAP done?
Y231 HAP was recorded at 169,277 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2026, an average of 6,702 miles a year.
Has Y231 HAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 HAP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y231 HAP 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 HAP find?
Y231 HAP passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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