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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

Y23 ABRMOT history

Y23 ABR is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 26 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 74,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

Y23 ABR black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,355 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 ABR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 ABR was last recorded at 74,355 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,355 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,355 miles
  • 2025 – 66,364 miles
  • 2024 – 58,197 miles
  • 2023 – 49,356 miles
  • 2022 – 47,453 miles
  • 2021 – 43,649 miles
  • 2020 – 39,675 miles
  • 2019 – 34,735 miles
  • 2018 – 28,412 miles
  • 2017 – 24,973 miles
  • 2016 – 20,252 miles
  • 2015 – 15,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,355 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,355 miles
    Test number
    625554378522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail74,355 miles (+7,991)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,355 miles
    Test number
    610242837119
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass66,364 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,364 miles
    Test number
    626692557611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail66,364 miles (+8,167)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,364 miles
    Test number
    623901063301
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass58,197 miles (+8,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    745410606902
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  6. Pass49,356 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,356 miles
    Test number
    650684625635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,453 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    312212470723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,649 miles (+3,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,649 miles
    Test number
    107191701443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass39,675 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,675 miles
    Test number
    242084032454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,670 miles (+4,935)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,670 miles
    Test number
    278028102178
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass34,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    257403648333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,735 miles (+6,323)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    475884221304
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass28,412 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,412 miles
    Test number
    926673709168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,973 miles
    Test number
    930349553700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,972 miles (+4,720)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,972 miles
    Test number
    641138099300
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass20,252 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    20,252 miles
    Test number
    538764503982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    15,907 miles
    Test number
    936759955532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 ABR

Does Y23 ABR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 ABR is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 ABR?
The MOT on Y23 ABR is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 ABR done?
Y23 ABR was recorded at 74,355 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 5,460 miles a year.
Has Y23 ABR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 ABR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 ABR 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 Y23 ABR find?
Y23 ABR passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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