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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y252 RJAMOT history

Y252 RJA is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

Y252 RJA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2026
Mileage
88,049 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 RJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 RJA was last recorded at 88,049 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 1,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,814 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,235 miles
Average per year
2,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,049 miles
  • 2024 – 86,814 miles
  • 2023 – 83,156 miles
  • 2022 – 80,532 miles
  • 2021 – 77,334 miles
  • 2020 – 74,924 miles
  • 2019 – 72,507 miles
  • 2018 – 69,817 miles
  • 2017 – 68,834 miles
  • 2016 – 66,502 miles
  • 2015 – 63,597 miles
  • 2014 – 61,146 miles
  • 2013 – 59,024 miles
  • 2012 – 56,750 miles
  • 2011 – 53,876 miles
  • 2010 – 50,751 miles
  • 2009 – 47,464 miles
  • 2008 – 41,828 miles
  • 2007 – 36,278 miles
  • 2006 – 33,521 miles
  • 2005 – 31,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,049 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,049 miles (+1,235)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,049 miles
    Test number
    667200243693
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass86,814 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,814 miles
    Test number
    904763955114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail86,812 miles (+3,656)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,812 miles
    Test number
    113231667354
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass83,156 miles (+2,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,156 miles
    Test number
    491666281652
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency 54% requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  5. Pass80,532 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,532 miles
    Test number
    891342428979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass77,334 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,334 miles
    Test number
    418084548077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail77,330 miles (+2,406)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,330 miles
    Test number
    277710198437
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass74,924 miles (+2,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,924 miles
    Test number
    906023840084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,507 miles
    Test number
    769138301103
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail72,507 miles (+2,690)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,507 miles
    Test number
    551124382643
    • MajorRear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass69,817 miles (+983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,817 miles
    Test number
    431546153039
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass68,834 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,834 miles
    Test number
    199126830564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,502 miles (+2,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,502 miles
    Test number
    375950196588
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass63,597 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,597 miles
    Test number
    325439315243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,146 miles (+2,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,146 miles
    Test number
    456240134254
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass59,024 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,024 miles
    Test number
    276947043244
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail59,023 miles (+2,273)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,023 miles
    Test number
    335846643200
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass56,750 miles (+2,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,750 miles
    Test number
    168517032216
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,876 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,876 miles
    Test number
    927450021284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,751 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,751 miles
    Test number
    301419810289
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass50,751 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,751 miles
    Test number
    794859410234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,464 miles (+5,636)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    923267029255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,828 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,828 miles
    Test number
    682361328265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,278 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,278 miles
    Test number
    944942727260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,521 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,521 miles
    Test number
    732277146227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    31,924 miles
    Test number
    352425745498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 RJA

Does Y252 RJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 RJA expired on 6 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 RJA?
The MOT on Y252 RJA expired on 6 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 RJA done?
Y252 RJA was recorded at 88,049 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 2,816 miles a year.
Has Y252 RJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 RJA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y252 RJA 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 RJA find?
Y252 RJA passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 2 more.

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