
Ford Focus
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y251 MHKMOT history
Y251 MHK is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,706 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 124,706 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,440 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y251 MHK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y251 MHK was last recorded at 124,706 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 13,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,203 miles · 21 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,503 miles
- Average per year
- 5,440 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 124,706 miles
- 2024 – 111,203 miles
- 2023 – 98,276 miles
- 2022 – 89,123 miles
- 2021 – 84,150 miles
- 2020 – 77,886 miles
- 2019 – 74,535 miles
- 2018 – 71,820 miles
- 2017 – 69,597 miles
- 2016 – 68,206 miles
- 2015 – 65,931 miles
- 2014 – 61,863 miles
- 2013 – 56,935 miles
- 2012 – 51,240 miles
- 2011 – 46,386 miles
- 2010 – 41,675 miles
- 2009 – 36,355 miles
- 2008 – 30,856 miles
- 2007 – 26,028 miles
- 2006 – 21,289 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRevers light inop
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights lights too low [4]
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2013
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail124,706 miles (+13,503)7 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,706 miles
- Test number
- 509301393056
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRevers light inop
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights lights too low [4]
Pass111,203 miles (+12,927)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 111,203 miles
- Test number
- 949888437686
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass98,276 miles (+9,153)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 98,276 miles
- Test number
- 907764428531
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass89,123 miles (+4,973)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 89,123 miles
- Test number
- 535081384997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,150 miles (+6,264)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 84,150 miles
- Test number
- 215692868067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,886 miles (+3,351)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 77,886 miles
- Test number
- 985924945216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,535 miles (+2,715)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 74,535 miles
- Test number
- 833620429362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,820 miles (+2,223)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 71,820 miles
- Test number
- 945859427115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,597 miles (+1,391)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 69,597 miles
- Test number
- 148259064690
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/r n/s/r inner wings
Pass68,206 miles (+2,275)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 68,206 miles
- Test number
- 738482325666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,931 miles (+4,068)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 65,931 miles
- Test number
- 198709075019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,863 miles (+201)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 61,863 miles
- Test number
- 135612874452
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail61,662 miles (+4,727)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,662 miles
- Test number
- 885385564015
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass56,935 miles (+5,695)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 56,935 miles
- Test number
- 648617073011
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass51,240 miles (+4,854)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 51,240 miles
- Test number
- 925146862034
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass46,386 miles (+4,711)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 46,386 miles
- Test number
- 146517971432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,675 miles (+5,320)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 41,675 miles
- Test number
- 360534870017
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass36,355 miles (+5,499)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 36,355 miles
- Test number
- 513046079070
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass30,856 miles (+4,828)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 30,856 miles
- Test number
- 303497978082
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass26,028 miles (+4,739)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 26,028 miles
- Test number
- 654439577068
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass21,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 21,289 miles
- Test number
- 264700486090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y251 MHK
- Does Y251 MHK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y251 MHK expired on 23 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y251 MHK?
- The MOT on Y251 MHK expired on 23 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y251 MHK done?
- Y251 MHK was recorded at 124,706 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
- Has Y251 MHK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y251 MHK has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y251 MHK 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 MHK find?
- Y251 MHK failed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 7 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test and 5 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity significantly reduced; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal, and 10 more.
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