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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y251 HNLMOT history

Y251 HNL is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

Y251 HNL green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,573 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 HNL
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
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 HNL was last recorded at 99,573 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,691 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,882 miles
Average per year
1,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,573 miles
  • 2025 – 97,691 miles
  • 2024 – 96,783 miles
  • 2023 – 95,135 miles
  • 2022 – 93,313 miles
  • 2021 – 91,792 miles
  • 2019 – 91,779 miles
  • 2018 – 90,676 miles
  • 2017 – 90,067 miles
  • 2016 – 88,966 miles
  • 2015 – 87,894 miles
  • 2014 – 86,965 miles
  • 2013 – 86,078 miles
  • 2012 – 84,631 miles
  • 2011 – 82,952 miles
  • 2010 – 81,195 miles
  • 2009 – 78,743 miles
  • 2008 – 76,508 miles
  • 2007 – 74,248 miles
  • 2006 – 71,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,573 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside front roll bar link worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,573 miles (+1,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,573 miles
    Test number
    248769148823
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass97,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,691 miles
    Test number
    646290686683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail97,691 miles (+908)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,691 miles
    Test number
    840486839761
    • MajorElectrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass96,783 miles (+1,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,783 miles
    Test number
    989633180762
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  5. Pass95,135 miles (+1,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,135 miles
    Test number
    721608707491
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working part of centre stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  6. Pass93,313 miles (+1,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,313 miles
    Test number
    712130314183
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  7. Pass91,792 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,792 miles
    Test number
    316214003914
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rust
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre 2mm outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front roll bar link worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres splitting

  8. Fail91,792 miles (+13)5 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,792 miles
    Test number
    278215711594
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rust
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre 2mm outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front roll bar link worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres splitting

  9. Pass91,779 miles (+1,103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,779 miles
    Test number
    576340513343
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside front roll bar link worn

  10. Pass90,676 miles (+609)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    849744838261
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple small chips in windscreen outside swept area
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror cover is loose

  11. Pass90,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,067 miles
    Test number
    192592823782
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail90,067 miles (+1,101)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,067 miles
    Test number
    819265959080
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass88,966 miles (+1,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,966 miles
    Test number
    633797957815
    • AdvisoryOffside front roll bar link worn

  14. Pass87,894 miles (+929)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,894 miles
    Test number
    677812085152
    • NoteOffside front roll bar link worn
    • NoteRear brakes slight bind
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  15. Pass86,965 miles (+887)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,965 miles
    Test number
    419298264128
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChip windscreen
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  16. Pass86,078 miles (+1,447)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,078 miles
    Test number
    928299563126
    • NoteFront discs scored
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2mm inner edge
    • NoteOffside mirror cover missing
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  17. Pass84,631 miles (+1,679)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,631 miles
    Test number
    398159272156
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChip windscreen
    • NoteFront brake discs scored
    • NotePart of centre stop not working
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  18. Pass82,952 miles (+1,757)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,952 miles
    Test number
    469992071106
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteChip windscreen
    • NoteNearside front disc scored

  19. Pass81,195 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,195 miles
    Test number
    124973080121
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChip windscreen
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteOffside mirror damage

  20. Fail81,195 miles (+2,452)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,195 miles
    Test number
    303863880108
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChip windscreen
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteOffside mirror damage

  21. Pass78,743 miles (+2,235)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    78,743 miles
    Test number
    600860589185
    • NoteAir leak
    • NoteChip windscreen
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjustment
    • NotePart of center stop not working
    • NoteRough fast idle
    • NoteWipers poor

  22. Pass76,508 miles (+2,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    642608778198
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass74,248 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,248 miles
    Test number
    561650787111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    71,236 miles
    Test number
    763410586116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y251 HNL

Does Y251 HNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 HNL is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y251 HNL?
The MOT on Y251 HNL is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y251 HNL done?
Y251 HNL was recorded at 99,573 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,437 miles a year.
Has Y251 HNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 HNL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y251 HNL 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 HNL find?
Y251 HNL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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