Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
Y249 SBYMOT history
Y249 SBY is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,408 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 138,408 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,592 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y249 SBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y249 SBY was last recorded at 138,408 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 138,408 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,592 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 138,408 miles
- 2023 – 134,393 miles
- 2022 – 131,580 miles
- 2021 – 128,327 miles
- 2020 – 124,522 miles
- 2019 – 120,878 miles
- 2018 – 117,507 miles
- 2017 – 113,663 miles
- 2016 – 109,534 miles
- 2015 – 105,634 miles
- 2014 – 99,747 miles
- 2013 – 92,946 miles
- 2012 – 84,527 miles
- 2011 – 74,081 miles
- 2010 – 65,706 miles
- 2009 – 58,163 miles
- 2008 – 49,146 miles
- 2007 – 39,824 miles
- 2006 – 33,411 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,408 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside mirror slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded--both silencers outer casing peeling awayRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
27 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,408 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 138,408 miles
- Test number
- 941589863461
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror slightly loose
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded--both silencers outer casing peeling away
Fail138,408 miles (+4,015)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,408 miles
- Test number
- 376153979165
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror slightly loose
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded--both silencers outer casing peeling away
Pass134,393 miles (+2,813)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 134,393 miles
- Test number
- 589993266980
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear foot and handbrake readings lower than n/s/r
- AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust silencers rusty--
- AdvisoryParking brake readings 17%--min 16%
Pass131,580 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 131,580 miles
- Test number
- 427108130145
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides --inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail131,580 miles (+3,253)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,580 miles
- Test number
- 894389887659
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure middle bracket detached --rear mounting split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides --inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,327 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 128,327 miles
- Test number
- 262222242820
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail128,326 miles (+3,804)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,326 miles
- Test number
- 664358042475
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass124,522 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 124,522 miles
- Test number
- 559658562320
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheels and osf are slightly distorted
Fail124,518 miles (+3,640)1 dangerous8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,518 miles
- Test number
- 870331225421
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,878 miles (+3,371)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 120,878 miles
- Test number
- 368344706566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,507 miles (+3,844)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 117,507 miles
- Test number
- 390415792103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slightly perrished
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust box's poor condition
Pass113,663 miles (+4,129)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 113,663 miles
- Test number
- 839689137161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Pass109,534 miles (+3,900)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 109,534 miles
- Test number
- 962760192437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,634 miles (+5,887)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 105,634 miles
- Test number
- 626249555075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,747 miles (+80)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 99,747 miles
- Test number
- 665639954023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail99,667 miles (+6,721)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,667 miles
- Test number
- 945966954038
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Pass92,946 miles (+8,419)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 92,946 miles
- Test number
- 566190663080
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCentre and rear exhaust deteriorating
Pass84,527 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 84,527 miles
- Test number
- 919778842074
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteExhaust corroding
- NoteOuter sills covered
Fail84,526 miles (+10,445)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,526 miles
- Test number
- 956398042017
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteExhaust corroding
- NoteOuter sills covered
Fail74,081 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,081 miles
- Test number
- 379236051006
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass74,081 miles (+8,375)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 74,081 miles
- Test number
- 696956651023
- NoteOil leak
Pass65,706 miles (+7,543)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 65,706 miles
- Test number
- 144897650482
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass58,163 miles (+9,017)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 58,163 miles
- Test number
- 260691559098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass49,146 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 49,146 miles
- Test number
- 432972258073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,146 miles (+9,322)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,146 miles
- Test number
- 600802958064
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass39,824 miles (+6,413)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 39,824 miles
- Test number
- 404537747085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 33,411 miles
- Test number
- 202274956009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y249 SBY
- Does Y249 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y249 SBY expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y249 SBY?
- The MOT on Y249 SBY expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y249 SBY done?
- Y249 SBY was recorded at 138,408 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 5,592 miles a year.
- Has Y249 SBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y249 SBY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y249 SBY 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 Y249 SBY find?
- Y249 SBY passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside mirror slightly loose; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces heavily corroded, and 2 more.
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