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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y237 OFCMOT history

Y237 OFC is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

Y237 OFC black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,544 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 OFC
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
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 OFC was last recorded at 109,544 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 9,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,065 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,479 miles
Average per year
3,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,544 miles
  • 2025 – 100,065 miles
  • 2021 – 95,443 miles
  • 2020 – 91,438 miles
  • 2019 – 87,339 miles
  • 2018 – 78,133 miles
  • 2017 – 73,854 miles
  • 2016 – 72,178 miles
  • 2015 – 69,653 miles
  • 2014 – 67,141 miles
  • 2013 – 63,980 miles
  • 2012 – 61,220 miles
  • 2011 – 58,639 miles
  • 2010 – 55,785 miles
  • 2009 – 53,274 miles
  • 2008 – 51,229 miles
  • 2007 – 46,463 miles
  • 2006 – 43,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,544 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Emissions not tested due to white smoke and fear of causing damage (7.3.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Emissions failing before aborted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Wipers a little smeary

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,544 miles
    Test number
    977971291879
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail109,544 miles (+9,479)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,544 miles
    Test number
    816354364471
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass100,065 miles (+4,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,065 miles
    Test number
    323489277816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    640110040084
    • AdvisoryRear tyres marginal deterioration

  5. Fail95,443 miles (+4,005)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    495040933386
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres marginal deterioration

  6. Pass91,438 miles (+4,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,438 miles
    Test number
    350444516367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion esp rear inner wing areas

  7. Pass87,339 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    850862782187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion

  8. Fail87,339 miles (+9,206)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    355541101616
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion

  9. Pass78,133 miles (+4,279)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,133 miles
    Test number
    127725033213
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass73,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    425579645094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,854 miles (+1,676)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    655894588495
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass72,178 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,178 miles
    Test number
    310384968378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,175 miles (+71)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,175 miles
    Test number
    270377976778
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to white smoke and fear of causing damage (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions failing before aborted
    • AdvisoryWipers a little smeary

  14. Fail72,104 miles (+2,451)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,104 miles
    Test number
    403672169884
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to white smoke and fear of causing damage (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions failing before aborted
    • AdvisoryWipers a little smeary

  15. Pass69,653 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    150801241437
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  16. Fail69,630 miles (+2,489)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,630 miles
    Test number
    471556056632
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  17. Fail67,141 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,141 miles
    Test number
    105670554384
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass67,141 miles (+3,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,141 miles
    Test number
    469560354370
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass63,980 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,980 miles
    Test number
    457501553355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,220 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,220 miles
    Test number
    407530042346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,639 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,639 miles
    Test number
    379842361331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,785 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,785 miles
    Test number
    772403360390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,274 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,274 miles
    Test number
    100164369318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall is starting to split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall is starting to split
    • NoteRear box exhaust rubber requires replacement soon starting to split
    • NoteRear number plate is starting to delaminate

  24. Fail53,274 miles (+2,045)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,274 miles
    Test number
    473104069327
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall is starting to split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall is starting to split
    • NoteRear box exhaust rubber requires replacement soon starting to split
    • NoteRear number plate is starting to delaminate

  25. Fail51,229 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,229 miles
    Test number
    364042068346
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass51,229 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,229 miles
    Test number
    553042468302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,463 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,463 miles
    Test number
    194580057177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,847 miles
    Test number
    902894056139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y237 OFC

Does Y237 OFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y237 OFC is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y237 OFC?
The MOT on Y237 OFC is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y237 OFC done?
Y237 OFC was recorded at 109,544 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 3,340 miles a year.
Has Y237 OFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 OFC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y237 OFC 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 Y237 OFC find?
Y237 OFC passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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