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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y231 UGEMOT history

Y231 UGE is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 77,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

Y231 UGE blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,261 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 UGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 UGE was last recorded at 77,261 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,260 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,261 miles
  • 2025 – 75,962 miles
  • 2024 – 74,879 miles
  • 2023 – 72,577 miles
  • 2022 – 71,906 miles
  • 2021 – 71,377 miles
  • 2020 – 71,251 miles
  • 2019 – 71,134 miles
  • 2018 – 70,652 miles
  • 2017 – 69,834 miles
  • 2016 – 66,426 miles
  • 2015 – 63,972 miles
  • 2014 – 58,390 miles
  • 2013 – 46,532 miles
  • 2012 – 45,548 miles
  • 2011 – 44,445 miles
  • 2010 – 43,294 miles
  • 2009 – 42,221 miles
  • 2008 – 41,433 miles
  • 2007 – 40,170 miles
  • 2006 – 34,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 years old 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 12 years old 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,261 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,261 miles
    Test number
    271532530893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 years old 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 12 years old 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail77,260 miles (+1,298)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,260 miles
    Test number
    242073681951
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper torn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 years old 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 12 years old 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,962 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    566847156802
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail75,961 miles (+1,082)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,961 miles
    Test number
    211063337877
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass74,879 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,879 miles
    Test number
    587424062370
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail74,879 miles (+2,302)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,879 miles
    Test number
    300636280738
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded corroded and deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass72,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    685031386048
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills

  8. Fail72,577 miles (+671)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    974047883415
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills

  9. Pass71,906 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,906 miles
    Test number
    904813418222
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component @rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support corroded

  10. Fail71,906 miles (+529)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,906 miles
    Test number
    463146321378
    • MajorExhaust system insecure @ rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component @rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support corroded

  11. Pass71,377 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    359234809690
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight sweat at steering rack

  12. Fail71,377 miles (+126)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    107020683388
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight sweat at steering rack

  13. Pass71,251 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    933634460686
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass71,134 miles (+482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    683680924206
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.1.5 (a))

  15. Pass70,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,652 miles
    Test number
    999552336807
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

  16. Fail70,652 miles (+818)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,652 miles
    Test number
    264926722345
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front sub frame and at clips along floor (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass69,834 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,834 miles
    Test number
    522575235161
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded going from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded going from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow coming from the front pipe flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi pipe to the drum (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi pipe to the drum (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail69,834 miles (+3,408)2 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,834 miles
    Test number
    872157373065
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded going from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded going from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow coming from the front pipe flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi pipe to the drum (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi pipe to the drum (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass66,426 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,426 miles
    Test number
    224965532958
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes are corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively just passed test (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail66,426 miles (+2,454)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,426 miles
    Test number
    491247374944
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes are corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively just passed test (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail63,972 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    277837525026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass63,972 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    908197125097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,390 miles (+11,858)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,390 miles
    Test number
    805834434085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken at cat

  24. Pass46,532 miles (+984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,532 miles
    Test number
    627562153021
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass45,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,548 miles
    Test number
    646682932057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,548 miles (+1,103)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,548 miles
    Test number
    977902232069
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass44,445 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,445 miles
    Test number
    465053311004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,294 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,294 miles
    Test number
    550097220033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,221 miles (+788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,221 miles
    Test number
    753303939099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  30. Pass41,433 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,433 miles
    Test number
    441064628041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass40,170 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,170 miles
    Test number
    290557727013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass34,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,823 miles
    Test number
    593117736051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 UGE

Does Y231 UGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 UGE is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y231 UGE?
The MOT on Y231 UGE is valid until 20 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 UGE done?
Y231 UGE was recorded at 77,261 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 2,125 miles a year.
Has Y231 UGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 UGE has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y231 UGE 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 UGE find?
Y231 UGE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 years old 195/60r15; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 12 years old 195/60r15.

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