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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y257 YCEMOT history

Y257 YCE is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

Y257 YCE red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,854 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 YCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 YCE was last recorded at 125,854 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 2,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2024: 123,531 miles, lower than 125,593 miles on 10 Nov 2023.

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
123,531 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,323 miles
Average per year
3,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,854 miles
  • 2024 – 123,531 miles
  • 2023 – 125,593 miles
  • 2022 – 118,799 miles
  • 2021 – 117,552 miles
  • 2020 – 115,343 miles
  • 2019 – 113,069 miles
  • 2018 – 107,666 miles
  • 2017 – 102,133 miles
  • 2016 – 94,856 miles
  • 2015 – 92,251 miles
  • 2014 – 89,683 miles
  • 2013 – 87,435 miles
  • 2012 – 81,653 miles
  • 2011 – 74,135 miles
  • 2010 – 68,428 miles
  • 2009 – 66,212 miles
  • 2008 – 63,466 miles
  • 2007 – 60,525 miles
  • 2006 – 55,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,854 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryGearbox has minor oil leak
  • AdvisoryHand brake lever high
  • AdvisoryMinor oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly 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.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,854 miles (+2,323)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,854 miles
    Test number
    217127162720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox has minor oil leak
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever high
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded

  2. Pass123,531 miles (-2,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,531 miles
    Test number
    274076199391
    • AdvisoryN/s/f track rod end has slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low on edges- cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing low on edges- cracking

  3. Pass125,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,593 miles
    Test number
    460169364984
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel on limit
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f drop link dust cover worn

  4. Fail121,127 miles (+2,328)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,127 miles
    Test number
    982731891721
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel on limit
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f drop link dust cover worn

  5. Pass118,799 miles (+1,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,799 miles
    Test number
    308044450950
    • AdvisoryAll tyre has slight cracks all round
    • AdvisoryEngine damp

  6. Pass117,552 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,552 miles
    Test number
    465786419486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,343 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,343 miles
    Test number
    298192703904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,069 miles (+5,403)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    113,069 miles
    Test number
    949536061007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,666 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,666 miles
    Test number
    793310351554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,661 miles (+5,528)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,661 miles
    Test number
    241135377179
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass102,133 miles (+7,277)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,133 miles
    Test number
    694516244946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,856 miles (+2,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,856 miles
    Test number
    579038220022
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills and under wheel arches covered
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryUnable to view rear coil springs fully

  13. Pass92,251 miles (+2,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,251 miles
    Test number
    926188495046
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass89,683 miles (+24)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,683 miles
    Test number
    575154994085
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  15. Fail89,659 miles (+2,224)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,659 miles
    Test number
    958879284062
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  16. Pass87,435 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,435 miles
    Test number
    676019963089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,416 miles (+5,763)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,416 miles
    Test number
    889544163024
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged perishing on outer sidewall wron to 2.5mm

  18. Pass81,653 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,653 miles
    Test number
    316073362034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,135 miles (+108)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,135 miles
    Test number
    235571831014
    • NoteAir conditioning pump damp
    • NoteN/s/f mud flap loose
    • NotePower steering pump damp
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs fully

  20. Fail74,027 miles (+5,599)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,027 miles
    Test number
    505636121027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAir conditioning pump damp
    • NoteN/s/f mud flap loose
    • NotePower steering pump damp
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs fully

  21. Pass68,428 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,428 miles
    Test number
    924018630076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,212 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    66,212 miles
    Test number
    864182039009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,466 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,466 miles
    Test number
    100759558040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,525 miles (+4,980)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,525 miles
    Test number
    662520067079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,545 miles
    Test number
    414725756063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about Y257 YCE

Does Y257 YCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 YCE is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 YCE?
The MOT on Y257 YCE is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 YCE done?
Y257 YCE was recorded at 125,854 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,443 miles a year.
Has Y257 YCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 YCE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y257 YCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y257 YCE find?
Y257 YCE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 6 more.

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