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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

Y251 GAAMOT history

Y251 GAA is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 119,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

Y251 GAA white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,265 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 GAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 GAA was last recorded at 119,265 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 4,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,971 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,294 miles
Average per year
7,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,265 miles
  • 2025 – 114,971 miles
  • 2024 – 110,578 miles
  • 2023 – 106,321 miles
  • 2022 – 94,328 miles
  • 2021 – 81,800 miles
  • 2020 – 69,167 miles
  • 2019 – 64,481 miles
  • 2018 – 58,176 miles
  • 2016 – 45,627 miles
  • 2015 – 36,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,265 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,265 miles
    Test number
    501377306501
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail119,265 miles (+4,294)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,265 miles
    Test number
    572318220321
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass114,971 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,971 miles
    Test number
    608722777749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,578 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,578 miles
    Test number
    815677092764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,321 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,321 miles
    Test number
    842685923706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail106,312 miles (+11,984)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,312 miles
    Test number
    705412473731
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.63mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.62mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass94,328 miles (+12,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,328 miles
    Test number
    151867011390
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass81,800 miles (+12,633)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,800 miles
    Test number
    905329325796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,167 miles
    Test number
    796578567071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail69,167 miles (+4,686)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,167 miles
    Test number
    670959167967
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass64,481 miles (+6,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    632568414825
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass58,176 miles (+12,549)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    629992095872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,627 miles (+9,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,627 miles
    Test number
    644098113673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass36,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,065 miles
    Test number
    787511795194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y251 GAA

Does Y251 GAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 GAA is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y251 GAA?
The MOT on Y251 GAA is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y251 GAA done?
Y251 GAA was recorded at 119,265 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 7,727 miles a year.
Has Y251 GAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 GAA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y251 GAA 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 Y251 GAA find?
Y251 GAA passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.

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