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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

Y238 MHJMOT history

Y238 MHJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 99,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

Y238 MHJ silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
99,288 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 MHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 MHJ was last recorded at 99,288 miles on 20 May 2026, 705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,583 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
705 miles
Average per year
3,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,288 miles
  • 2025 – 98,583 miles
  • 2024 – 97,343 miles
  • 2023 – 95,013 miles
  • 2022 – 92,658 miles
  • 2021 – 90,581 miles
  • 2020 – 88,708 miles
  • 2019 – 86,723 miles
  • 2018 – 84,216 miles
  • 2017 – 81,698 miles
  • 2016 – 79,444 miles
  • 2015 – 76,469 miles
  • 2014 – 73,348 miles
  • 2013 – 69,255 miles
  • 2012 – 64,547 miles
  • 2011 – 59,017 miles
  • 2010 – 56,290 miles
  • 2009 – 51,680 miles
  • 2008 – 47,241 miles
  • 2007 – 42,077 miles
  • 2006 – 36,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,288 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Discs scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,288 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    860845778313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,226 miles (+643)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,226 miles
    Test number
    240348816284
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,583 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,583 miles
    Test number
    259828989299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,581 miles (+1,238)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,581 miles
    Test number
    694182846512
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,343 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,343 miles
    Test number
    414684149081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspenson corroded

  6. Fail97,343 miles (+2,330)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,343 miles
    Test number
    347228512251
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspenson corroded

  7. Pass95,013 miles (+2,355)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,013 miles
    Test number
    529665299038
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,658 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,658 miles
    Test number
    493148909823
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills rusted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail92,658 miles (+2,077)1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,658 miles
    Test number
    566556294884
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills rusted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,581 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,581 miles
    Test number
    288782042106
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail90,580 miles (+1,872)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,580 miles
    Test number
    615031556042
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,708 miles (+1,985)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    88,708 miles
    Test number
    204069136580
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,723 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    778224602000
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail86,720 miles (+2,504)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    428883822553
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and inner closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass84,216 miles (+2,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,216 miles
    Test number
    681412454823
    • AdvisoryFront Discs scored
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass81,698 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,698 miles
    Test number
    110670067950
    • AdvisoryFront discs scored
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail81,697 miles (+2,253)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,697 miles
    Test number
    128863681847
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront discs scored
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass79,444 miles (+2,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,444 miles
    Test number
    527099334565
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs scored
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass76,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,469 miles
    Test number
    207004855425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,467 miles (+3,119)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,467 miles
    Test number
    627114355181
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

  21. Pass73,348 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    228913944129
    • NoteExhaust sysem rusty
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail73,348 miles (+4,093)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    709093244147
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust sysem rusty
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass69,255 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,255 miles
    Test number
    975747253177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,547 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,547 miles
    Test number
    286088452441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake disc's pitted

  25. Fail64,544 miles (+5,527)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,544 miles
    Test number
    929078152111
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake disc's pitted

  26. Fail59,017 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,017 miles
    Test number
    248326661451
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Pass59,017 miles (+2,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,017 miles
    Test number
    285456561116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  28. Pass56,290 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,290 miles
    Test number
    371871960141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,680 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,680 miles
    Test number
    442829359121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,241 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,241 miles
    Test number
    581203068184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass42,077 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,077 miles
    Test number
    411284867160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass36,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,138 miles
    Test number
    102509456170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 MHJ

Does Y238 MHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y238 MHJ is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y238 MHJ?
The MOT on Y238 MHJ is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y238 MHJ done?
Y238 MHJ was recorded at 99,288 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,166 miles a year.
Has Y238 MHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 MHJ has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y238 MHJ 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 Y238 MHJ find?
Y238 MHJ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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