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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y242 PEFMOT history

Y242 PEF is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 40,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

Y242 PEF green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
40,812 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 PEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y242 PEF was last recorded at 40,812 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,436 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
376 miles
Average per year
1,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,812 miles
  • 2024 – 40,436 miles
  • 2023 – 39,905 miles
  • 2022 – 39,149 miles
  • 2021 – 37,970 miles
  • 2020 – 37,087 miles
  • 2019 – 35,299 miles
  • 2018 – 33,744 miles
  • 2017 – 32,511 miles
  • 2016 – 31,472 miles
  • 2015 – 30,074 miles
  • 2014 – 28,265 miles
  • 2013 – 26,251 miles
  • 2012 – 24,817 miles
  • 2011 – 23,305 miles
  • 2010 – 21,689 miles
  • 2009 – 19,649 miles
  • 2008 – 17,143 miles
  • 2007 – 14,472 miles
  • 2006 – 11,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail40,812 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake leaking badly[corrosion] (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail40,812 miles (+376)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,812 miles
    Test number
    454752914078
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake leaking badly[corrosion] (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank

  2. Pass40,436 miles (+531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    40,436 miles
    Test number
    737077298721
    • AdvisorySubframe corroded

  3. Pass39,905 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,905 miles
    Test number
    437727425216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nearside front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside rear tyre age deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front to rear brake pipe corroded

  4. Fail39,905 miles (+756)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,905 miles
    Test number
    460480111605
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nearside front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside rear tyre age deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front to rear brake pipe corroded

  5. Pass39,149 miles (+1,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,149 miles
    Test number
    239686380809
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass37,970 miles (+883)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    37,970 miles
    Test number
    317737114664
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of off side front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 195-60-15v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  7. Pass37,087 miles (+1,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,087 miles
    Test number
    279671772059
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass35,299 miles (+1,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,299 miles
    Test number
    941688291543
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass33,744 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,744 miles
    Test number
    878905779310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,511 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,511 miles
    Test number
    987859965923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,472 miles (+1,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,472 miles
    Test number
    448640347129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass30,074 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,074 miles
    Test number
    185171515176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,265 miles
    Test number
    136803314148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,265 miles (+2,014)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,265 miles
    Test number
    295113114485
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass26,251 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,251 miles
    Test number
    535658603193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,817 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,817 miles
    Test number
    289769002128
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass24,817 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,817 miles
    Test number
    495579402144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,305 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,305 miles
    Test number
    198658401103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,689 miles
    Test number
    940480410147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,689 miles (+2,040)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,689 miles
    Test number
    431930110110
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass19,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,649 miles
    Test number
    304153919157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,649 miles (+2,506)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,649 miles
    Test number
    762553119195
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass17,143 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,143 miles
    Test number
    291596508139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,472 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,472 miles
    Test number
    634293717176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    11,105 miles
    Test number
    532220116141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 PEF

Does Y242 PEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 PEF expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 PEF?
The MOT on Y242 PEF expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 PEF done?
Y242 PEF was recorded at 40,812 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 1,491 miles a year.
Has Y242 PEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 PEF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y242 PEF 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 Y242 PEF find?
Y242 PEF failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake performance unable to be tested brake leaking badly[corrosion]; nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 10 more.

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