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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y237 DOBMOT history

Y237 DOB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

Y237 DOB blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
63,869 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 DOB
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 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 DOB was last recorded at 63,869 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2011: 44,422 miles, lower than 44,522 miles on 27 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,325 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
544 miles
Average per year
1,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,869 miles
  • 2025 – 63,325 miles
  • 2024 – 62,378 miles
  • 2023 – 61,946 miles
  • 2022 – 61,078 miles
  • 2021 – 60,117 miles
  • 2020 – 58,315 miles
  • 2019 – 56,687 miles
  • 2018 – 54,205 miles
  • 2017 – 52,513 miles
  • 2016 – 51,674 miles
  • 2015 – 50,012 miles
  • 2014 – 49,076 miles
  • 2013 – 48,407 miles
  • 2012 – 46,380 miles
  • 2011 – 44,422 miles
  • 2010 – 41,933 miles
  • 2009 – 39,781 miles
  • 2008 – 35,930 miles
  • 2006 – 27,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,869 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear number plate deteriorating

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,869 miles (+544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    63,869 miles
    Test number
    117222823422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass63,325 miles (+947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,325 miles
    Test number
    859372932691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass62,378 miles (+432)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,378 miles
    Test number
    687316606995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Most Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass61,946 miles (+868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,946 miles
    Test number
    725793413612
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass61,078 miles (+961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,078 miles
    Test number
    765582028522
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  6. Pass60,117 miles (+1,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,117 miles
    Test number
    334623431939
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  7. Pass58,315 miles (+1,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,315 miles
    Test number
    947572124548
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  8. Pass56,687 miles (+2,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,687 miles
    Test number
    736703988160
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre's cracking
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  9. Pass54,205 miles (+1,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,205 miles
    Test number
    211353604405
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  10. Pass52,513 miles (+839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,513 miles
    Test number
    279713271449
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  11. Pass51,674 miles (+1,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,674 miles
    Test number
    448722967586
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre's inner sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass50,012 miles (+936)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    105223815164
    • NoteO/s/f tyre's inner edge getting low on tread
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  13. Pass49,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,076 miles
    Test number
    717573414139
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  14. Fail49,076 miles (+669)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,076 miles
    Test number
    827423114110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  15. Pass48,407 miles (+2,027)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,407 miles
    Test number
    165903613198
    • NoteO/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  16. Pass46,380 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,380 miles
    Test number
    236571922434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,422 miles (-100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,422 miles
    Test number
    289848711404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,522 miles (+2,589)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,522 miles
    Test number
    388017411173
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass41,933 miles (+2,152)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,933 miles
    Test number
    174567860462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers split, advise replacement
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to perish, advise replacement 185/65H14

  20. Pass39,781 miles (+3,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    712024869052
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  21. Pass35,930 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,930 miles
    Test number
    602837768030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,710 miles
    Test number
    434924296108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y237 DOB

Does Y237 DOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y237 DOB is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y237 DOB?
The MOT on Y237 DOB is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y237 DOB done?
Y237 DOB was recorded at 63,869 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 1,804 miles a year.
Has Y237 DOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 DOB has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on Y237 DOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y237 DOB find?
Y237 DOB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s.

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