
Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y238 SBPMOT history
Y238 SBP is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,579 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 May 2024
- Mileage
- 145,579 mi
- At MOT on 3 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,931 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y238 SBP
- 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
- 12 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y238 SBP was last recorded at 145,579 miles on 3 May 2023, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 145,557 miles · 20 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 5,931 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 145,579 miles
- 2022 – 132,793 miles
- 2021 – 128,756 miles
- 2020 – 127,103 miles
- 2019 – 114,515 miles
- 2018 – 109,975 miles
- 2017 – 106,339 miles
- 2016 – 102,029 miles
- 2015 – 95,646 miles
- 2014 – 88,943 miles
- 2013 – 82,143 miles
- 2012 – 76,842 miles
- 2011 – 73,501 miles
- 2009 – 67,568 miles
- 2008 – 61,325 miles
- 2007 – 53,279 miles
- 2006 – 44,732 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,579 miles (+22)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 145,579 miles
- Test number
- 187599605495
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail145,557 miles (+12,764)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,557 miles
- Test number
- 788893969593
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass132,793 miles (+4,037)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 132,793 miles
- Test number
- 846336548148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,756 miles (+1,653)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 128,756 miles
- Test number
- 122254952921
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,103 miles (+12,588)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 127,103 miles
- Test number
- 668212888119
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,515 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 114,515 miles
- Test number
- 639269979176
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail114,485 miles (+4,510)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,485 miles
- Test number
- 381405945566
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass109,975 miles (+3,636)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 109,975 miles
- Test number
- 385845546301
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Pass106,339 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 106,339 miles
- Test number
- 539562237073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,323 miles (+4,294)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,323 miles
- Test number
- 646808884138
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass102,029 miles (+6,383)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 102,029 miles
- Test number
- 789495663834
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
- AdvisoryNSF wheel buckled
Pass95,646 miles (+6,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 95,646 miles
- Test number
- 185706575468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,943 miles (+6,800)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 88,943 miles
- Test number
- 795958674062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,143 miles (+5,301)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 82,143 miles
- Test number
- 806611383051
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteC.O emissions close to maximum limit
Pass76,842 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 76,842 miles
- Test number
- 786150982039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,784 miles (+3,283)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,784 miles
- Test number
- 428149272052
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass73,501 miles (+5,933)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 73,501 miles
- Test number
- 155357671460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,568 miles (+6,243)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 67,568 miles
- Test number
- 472461769114
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear registration plate deteriorating
Pass61,325 miles (+8,046)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 61,325 miles
- Test number
- 231605768145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,279 miles (+8,547)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 53,279 miles
- Test number
- 643950577176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 44,732 miles
- Test number
- 771092126180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y238 SBP
- Does Y238 SBP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y238 SBP expired on 2 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y238 SBP?
- The MOT on Y238 SBP expired on 2 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y238 SBP done?
- Y238 SBP was recorded at 145,579 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2023, an average of 5,931 miles a year.
- Has Y238 SBP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y238 SBP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y238 SBP 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 SBP find?
- Y238 SBP passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2023 with 1 minor defect: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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