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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y252 MROMOT history

Y252 MRO is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

Y252 MRO grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
158,333 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 MRO
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
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 MRO was last recorded at 158,333 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,329 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,333 miles
  • 2025 – 152,265 miles
  • 2024 – 151,157 miles
  • 2022 – 150,259 miles
  • 2021 – 150,254 miles
  • 2020 – 150,079 miles
  • 2019 – 147,509 miles
  • 2017 – 146,153 miles
  • 2016 – 135,117 miles
  • 2015 – 124,909 miles
  • 2014 – 119,531 miles
  • 2013 – 111,960 miles
  • 2012 – 108,877 miles
  • 2011 – 101,734 miles
  • 2010 – 94,293 miles
  • 2009 – 74,658 miles
  • 2008 – 65,045 miles
  • 2007 – 60,617 miles
  • 2006 – 44,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,333 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both OSR and NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OSF and NSF (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,333 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    158,333 miles
    Test number
    762602155486
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both OSR and NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OSF and NSF (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail158,329 miles (+6,064)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,329 miles
    Test number
    243019213238
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S + N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass152,265 miles (+21)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,265 miles
    Test number
    904640251539
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Fail152,244 miles (+17)10 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,244 miles
    Test number
    537448782338
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. All 3 rear seats. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Fail152,227 miles (+1,070)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,227 miles
    Test number
    743636822520
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak major exhaust gas leak manifold broken (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both side repeaters white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlight affected beam pattern poor (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass151,157 miles (+898)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    151,157 miles
    Test number
    111615367548
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass150,259 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,259 miles
    Test number
    495897829021
    • AdvisoryCORROSION PRESENT ON UNDERSIDE VEHICLE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO MISHAPPED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass150,254 miles (+175)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,254 miles
    Test number
    502346183583
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion present on underside of vehicle

  9. Pass150,079 miles (+2,570)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,079 miles
    Test number
    524597437895
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion present on underside of vehicle, rear suspension and fuel pipes

  10. Pass147,509 miles (+1,356)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,509 miles
    Test number
    318990197023
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis/inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass146,153 miles (+11,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    146,153 miles
    Test number
    317218670731
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack arm has play
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing slightly rough
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gaiters damp

  12. Pass135,117 miles (+128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    135,117 miles
    Test number
    858937357759
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has a nail
    • AdvisorySlight play on nearside steering rack arm

  13. Fail134,989 miles (+10,080)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,989 miles
    Test number
    550624830373
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has a nail
    • AdvisorySlight play on nearside steering rack arm

  14. Pass124,909 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    124,909 miles
    Test number
    957109515208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,531 miles (+7,571)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,531 miles
    Test number
    226773484212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,960 miles (+3,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,960 miles
    Test number
    898781483204
    • 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)

  17. Pass108,877 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,877 miles
    Test number
    747864092238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight leak from steering rack

  18. Fail108,877 miles (+7,143)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,877 miles
    Test number
    899904792214
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight leak from steering rack

  19. Pass101,734 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,734 miles
    Test number
    458341301324
    • NoteCoolant level below minimum requirements
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  20. Fail101,728 miles (+7,435)2 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,728 miles
    Test number
    409171101444
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCoolant level below minimum requirements
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  21. Pass94,293 miles (+19,635)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,293 miles
    Test number
    141672100329
    • NoteNearside front wheelrim damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn down to legal limit

  22. Pass74,658 miles (+9,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,658 miles
    Test number
    214910599215
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass65,045 miles (+4,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,045 miles
    Test number
    131576798252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass60,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,617 miles
    Test number
    550182637344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail60,617 miles (+16,304)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,617 miles
    Test number
    580322937366
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass44,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,313 miles
    Test number
    280236156144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 MRO

Does Y252 MRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y252 MRO is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y252 MRO?
The MOT on Y252 MRO is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y252 MRO done?
Y252 MRO was recorded at 158,333 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,647 miles a year.
Has Y252 MRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 MRO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y252 MRO 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 Y252 MRO find?
Y252 MRO passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded both osr and nsr; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both osf and nsf; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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