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Ford Focus

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y248 NVHMOT history

Y248 NVH is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 111,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

Y248 NVH gold Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,230 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 NVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 NVH was last recorded at 111,230 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,585 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,645 miles
Average per year
4,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,230 miles
  • 2025 – 109,585 miles
  • 2024 – 108,359 miles
  • 2023 – 105,819 miles
  • 2022 – 103,484 miles
  • 2021 – 100,277 miles
  • 2020 – 96,495 miles
  • 2019 – 91,112 miles
  • 2018 – 89,159 miles
  • 2017 – 87,167 miles
  • 2016 – 85,302 miles
  • 2015 – 83,327 miles
  • 2014 – 81,254 miles
  • 2012 – 65,672 miles
  • 2011 – 57,675 miles
  • 2010 – 47,888 miles
  • 2009 – 42,654 miles
  • 2008 – 39,537 miles
  • 2007 – 35,543 miles
  • 2006 – 31,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,230 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ft to rear pipe along length and at rear flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,230 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,230 miles
    Test number
    788591313173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail111,230 miles (+1,645)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,230 miles
    Test number
    594777555947
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,585 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,585 miles
    Test number
    484365255451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ft to rear pipe along length and at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail109,583 miles (+1,224)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,583 miles
    Test number
    481837407758
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ft to rear pipe along length and at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass108,359 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,359 miles
    Test number
    916195476482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail108,359 miles (+2,540)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,359 miles
    Test number
    786012814166
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,819 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,819 miles
    Test number
    456954448508
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail105,809 miles (+2,325)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,809 miles
    Test number
    202817874188
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass103,484 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,484 miles
    Test number
    919971204934
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail103,484 miles (+3,207)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,484 miles
    Test number
    290225301471
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass100,277 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,277 miles
    Test number
    557459463727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,495 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,495 miles
    Test number
    500752364752
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail96,495 miles (+5,383)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,495 miles
    Test number
    882972036159
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass91,112 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,112 miles
    Test number
    949518496898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Fail91,112 miles (+1,953)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,112 miles
    Test number
    291873673691
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass89,159 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,159 miles
    Test number
    914860524605
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat housing
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Fail89,158 miles (+1,991)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,158 miles
    Test number
    579605528830
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining separated from backing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat housing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  18. Pass87,167 miles (+1,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    254614135968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass85,302 miles (+1,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    799927845464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass83,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,327 miles
    Test number
    463155949017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,327 miles (+2,073)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,327 miles
    Test number
    468958043054
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass81,254 miles (+15,582)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,254 miles
    Test number
    329028454405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,672 miles
    Test number
    665169382200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,672 miles (+7,997)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,672 miles
    Test number
    679369282204
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  25. Pass57,675 miles (+9,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,675 miles
    Test number
    806099571254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass47,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,888 miles
    Test number
    134549070243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,888 miles (+5,234)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,888 miles
    Test number
    532929070267
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  28. Fail42,654 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,654 miles
    Test number
    182889279242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass42,654 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,654 miles
    Test number
    533709679272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,537 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,537 miles
    Test number
    692862088287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass35,543 miles (+4,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,543 miles
    Test number
    970614687200
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  32. Pass31,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,278 miles
    Test number
    443349676295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 NVH

Does Y248 NVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y248 NVH is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y248 NVH?
The MOT on Y248 NVH is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y248 NVH done?
Y248 NVH was recorded at 111,230 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,016 miles a year.
Has Y248 NVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 NVH has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y248 NVH 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 Y248 NVH find?
Y248 NVH passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded.

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