
Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y248 TLEMOT history
Y248 TLE is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,571 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 64,571 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,184 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y248 TLE
- 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
- 23 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y248 TLE was last recorded at 64,571 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 9,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 55,245 miles · 12 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,326 miles
- Average per year
- 2,184 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 64,571 miles
- 2022 – 55,245 miles
- 2020 – 47,882 miles
- 2019 – 46,457 miles
- 2018 – 45,283 miles
- 2017 – 44,025 miles
- 2016 – 42,807 miles
- 2015 – 42,381 miles
- 2014 – 41,844 miles
- 2013 – 41,316 miles
- 2012 – 39,385 miles
- 2011 – 38,484 miles
- 2010 – 36,966 miles
- 2009 – 35,009 miles
- 2008 – 32,154 miles
- 2007 – 30,336 miles
- 2006 – 28,023 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,571 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 64,571 miles
- Test number
- 852866685451
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail64,571 miles (+9,326)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,571 miles
- Test number
- 272132369955
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass55,245 miles (+7,363)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 55,245 miles
- Test number
- 351219640195
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded - Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded - Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass47,882 miles (+21)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 47,882 miles
- Test number
- 845661434407
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail47,861 miles (+1,404)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,861 miles
- Test number
- 304388690768
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower inner wheel arch/inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass46,457 miles (+1,174)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 46,457 miles
- Test number
- 304301959419
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
- 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass45,283 miles (+1,258)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 45,283 miles
- Test number
- 506871871221
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass44,025 miles (+1,218)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 44,025 miles
- Test number
- 851566779619
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components generally corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable corroded
Pass42,807 miles (+426)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 42,807 miles
- Test number
- 905347730385
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components generally corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable corroded
Pass42,381 miles (+537)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 42,381 miles
- Test number
- 948918435164
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass41,844 miles (+528)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 41,844 miles
- Test number
- 979820344109
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass41,316 miles (+1,931)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 41,316 miles
- Test number
- 839951543184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail39,385 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,385 miles
- Test number
- 269986632104
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass39,385 miles (+901)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 39,385 miles
- Test number
- 336596832108
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass38,484 miles (+1,518)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2012
- Odometer
- 38,484 miles
- Test number
- 296207431187
- NoteExhaust system corroded
- NoteO/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing
- NoteRear coil springs corroded
- NoteSome corrosion to front coil springs
Pass36,966 miles (+1,957)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 36,966 miles
- Test number
- 732678230130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,009 miles (+2,855)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 35,009 miles
- Test number
- 643953039187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,154 miles (+1,818)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 32,154 miles
- Test number
- 363723538112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,336 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 30,336 miles
- Test number
- 403858637147
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail30,336 miles (+2,313)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,336 miles
- Test number
- 822998737133
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass28,023 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2007
- Odometer
- 28,023 miles
- Test number
- 153306736132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about Y248 TLE
- Does Y248 TLE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y248 TLE expired on 11 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y248 TLE?
- The MOT on Y248 TLE expired on 11 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y248 TLE done?
- Y248 TLE was recorded at 64,571 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 2,184 miles a year.
- Has Y248 TLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y248 TLE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y248 TLE 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 TLE find?
- Y248 TLE passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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