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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y254 GBRMOT history

Y254 GBR is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 203,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

Y254 GBR black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
203,360 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 GBR
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
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 GBR was last recorded at 203,360 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 6,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2008: 34,670 miles, lower than 312,791 miles on 11 Nov 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
196,366 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,994 miles
Average per year
8,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,360 miles
  • 2025 – 196,366 miles
  • 2024 – 189,480 miles
  • 2023 – 181,734 miles
  • 2022 – 174,504 miles
  • 2021 – 167,058 miles
  • 2020 – 162,031 miles
  • 2019 – 152,452 miles
  • 2018 – 142,663 miles
  • 2017 – 132,667 miles
  • 2016 – 123,189 miles
  • 2015 – 111,633 miles
  • 2014 – 98,136 miles
  • 2013 – 85,107 miles
  • 2012 – 71,187 miles
  • 2011 – 61,164 miles
  • 2010 – 52,859 miles
  • 2009 – 45,467 miles
  • 2008 – 35,498 miles
  • 2006 – 312,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,360 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank strap is corroded

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 headlight is deteriorating.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,360 miles (+6,994)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    203,360 miles
    Test number
    867144891756
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank strap is corroded

  2. Pass196,366 miles (+6,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    196,366 miles
    Test number
    714798255972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

  3. Pass189,480 miles (+7,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    189,480 miles
    Test number
    351971807229
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass181,734 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    181,734 miles
    Test number
    288692735101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass174,504 miles (+7,446)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    174,504 miles
    Test number
    612327836035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,058 miles
    Test number
    412723709003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,058 miles (+5,027)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,058 miles
    Test number
    957857344570
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass162,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    162,031 miles
    Test number
    675082296500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,031 miles (+9,579)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,031 miles
    Test number
    221732936731
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass152,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,452 miles
    Test number
    765369103059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail152,452 miles (+9,789)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,452 miles
    Test number
    787261801554
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  12. Pass142,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    142,663 miles
    Test number
    996986559170
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight is deteriorating.

  13. Fail142,663 miles (+9,996)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,663 miles
    Test number
    321512523404
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight is deteriorating.

  14. Pass132,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,667 miles
    Test number
    829411046759
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn low (3mm). Very low on the inner edges.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

  15. Fail132,667 miles (+9,478)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,667 miles
    Test number
    476376805846
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn low (3mm). Very low on the inner edges.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

  16. Pass123,189 miles (+11,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,189 miles
    Test number
    391984259222
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass111,633 miles (+13,497)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,633 miles
    Test number
    235499445133
    • NoteCoolant level is below the minimum.
    • NoteNo oil reading on the dipstick.

  18. Pass98,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    405803834166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,136 miles (+13,029)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    288023734191
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass85,107 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,107 miles
    Test number
    519230153186
    • NoteBoth front tyres, and offside rear tyre, worn badly on edges, and treads close to the legal limit.
    • NoteRear brakes slightly noisy, and slightly imbalanced

  21. Fail85,107 miles (+13,920)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,107 miles
    Test number
    419740953183
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres, and offside rear tyre, worn badly on edges, and treads close to the legal limit.
    • NoteRear brakes slightly noisy, and slightly imbalanced

  22. Pass71,187 miles (+10,023)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,187 miles
    Test number
    688533742101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,164 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,164 miles
    Test number
    547727731186
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass61,164 miles (+8,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,164 miles
    Test number
    829867531117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass52,859 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    171955650177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,467 miles (+9,969)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,467 miles
    Test number
    723403359185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,498 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,498 miles
    Test number
    233108058198
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCut to left front tyre side wall

  28. Pass35,498 miles (+828)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,498 miles
    Test number
    423108358145
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCut to left front tyre side wall

  29. Pass34,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,670 miles
    Test number
    452746318033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Fail34,670 miles (-278,121)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,670 miles
    Test number
    882746718025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass312,791 miles (+284,208)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    312,791 miles
    Test number
    654215016329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass28,583 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,583 miles
    Test number
    111013276053
    • NoteAll tyres very close too limit

Questions about Y254 GBR

Does Y254 GBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y254 GBR is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y254 GBR?
The MOT on Y254 GBR is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y254 GBR done?
Y254 GBR was recorded at 203,360 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 8,546 miles a year.
Has Y254 GBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 GBR has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y254 GBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y254 GBR find?
Y254 GBR passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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