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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y253 VKNMOT history

Y253 VKN is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

Y253 VKN green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,658 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 VKN
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
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 VKN was last recorded at 122,658 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,159 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,499 miles
Average per year
3,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,658 miles
  • 2023 – 118,947 miles
  • 2022 – 115,498 miles
  • 2020 – 111,361 miles
  • 2019 – 109,227 miles
  • 2018 – 102,808 miles
  • 2016 – 100,853 miles
  • 2015 – 98,727 miles
  • 2014 – 95,798 miles
  • 2013 – 94,214 miles
  • 2012 – 92,530 miles
  • 2011 – 90,177 miles
  • 2010 – 86,838 miles
  • 2009 – 81,595 miles
  • 2008 – 70,731 miles
  • 2007 – 64,069 miles
  • 2006 – 54,044 miles
  • 2005 – 44,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,658 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise both front head lights deteriorated
  • AdvisoryAdvise whole rear suspension and frame corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,658 miles (+2,499)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,658 miles
    Test number
    172879589833
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front head lights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAdvise whole rear suspension and frame corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,159 miles (+1,212)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,159 miles
    Test number
    367473718536
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,947 miles (+1,381)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,947 miles
    Test number
    489302574422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,566 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,566 miles
    Test number
    977960813503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,498 miles
    Test number
    739875272903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,495 miles (+4,134)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,495 miles
    Test number
    618218623058
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass111,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,361 miles
    Test number
    898736482728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,361 miles (+2,134)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,361 miles
    Test number
    553179949846
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,227 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,227 miles
    Test number
    617480010302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,550 miles
    Test number
    800995709744
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail104,550 miles (+1,742)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,550 miles
    Test number
    999395659073
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass102,808 miles (+1,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,808 miles
    Test number
    608699424589
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing starting to get rough when rotated

  13. Pass100,853 miles (+2,126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,853 miles
    Test number
    103032881860
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sil closures corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass98,727 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,727 miles
    Test number
    277759189818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass95,798 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,798 miles
    Test number
    489013254330
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise front brake pipes are slightly corroded

  16. Fail95,798 miles (+1,584)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,798 miles
    Test number
    446873554424
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise front brake pipes are slightly corroded

  17. Pass94,214 miles (+1,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,214 miles
    Test number
    586914853384
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass92,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,530 miles
    Test number
    145434062380
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail92,530 miles (+2,353)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,530 miles
    Test number
    156444062390
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass90,177 miles (+3,339)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,177 miles
    Test number
    949534751311
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brakes squeeling

  21. Pass86,838 miles (+5,243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,838 miles
    Test number
    930421850354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass81,595 miles (+3,900)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,595 miles
    Test number
    120935659336
    • NoteStone jammed in nearside rear spring seat
    • NoteStonechip in windscreen

  23. Pass77,695 miles (+6,964)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    77,695 miles
    Test number
    744527919082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,731 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    274733618456
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass70,731 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    661593918152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,069 miles (+10,025)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,069 miles
    Test number
    764458607108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,044 miles (+9,581)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,044 miles
    Test number
    693362206184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    44,463 miles
    Test number
    323009305157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 VKN

Does Y253 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 VKN is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 VKN?
The MOT on Y253 VKN is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 VKN done?
Y253 VKN was recorded at 122,658 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,783 miles a year.
Has Y253 VKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 VKN has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y253 VKN 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 Y253 VKN find?
Y253 VKN passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: advise both front head lights deteriorated; advise whole rear suspension and frame corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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