
Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
Y261 AORMOT history
Y261 AOR is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,972 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Oct 2022
- Mileage
- 91,972 mi
- At MOT on 9 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,924 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y261 AOR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 15 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Nov 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y261 AOR was last recorded at 91,972 miles on 9 Nov 2022, 4,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 87,681 miles · 26 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,291 miles
- Average per year
- 3,924 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 91,972 miles
- 2021 – 87,681 miles
- 2020 – 85,203 miles
- 2019 – 81,574 miles
- 2018 – 79,351 miles
- 2017 – 76,685 miles
- 2016 – 72,969 miles
- 2015 – 70,035 miles
- 2013 – 65,679 miles
- 2012 – 63,004 miles
- 2011 – 60,964 miles
- 2010 – 57,947 miles
- 2009 – 51,606 miles
- 2008 – 45,888 miles
- 2007 – 37,834 miles
- 2006 – 27,454 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From the flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated due to seizure of brakes untested. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear view mirror missing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both NS and OS shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (Strongly advice being replaced)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to bald, also the tyre is cracked and perished. (Strongly advice being changed)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear view mirror missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail91,972 miles (+4,291)3 dangerous10 major4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,972 miles
- Test number
- 950630326815
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From the flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated due to seizure of brakes untested. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear view mirror missing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both NS and OS shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,681 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 87,681 miles
- Test number
- 202500520213
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (Strongly advice being replaced) (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to bald, also the tyre is cracked and perished. (Strongly advice being changed) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear view mirror missing
Fail87,681 miles (+2,478)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,681 miles
- Test number
- 608789610344
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both OS and NS (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (Strongly advice being replaced) (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to bald, also the tyre is cracked and perished. (Strongly advice being changed) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear view mirror missing
Pass85,203 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 85,203 miles
- Test number
- 214289751382
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail85,190 miles (+3,616)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,190 miles
- Test number
- 139092974844
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,574 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 81,574 miles
- Test number
- 222855013477
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear but not fully visible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail81,574 miles (+2,223)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,574 miles
- Test number
- 875551338335
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear but not fully visible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass79,351 miles (+28)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 79,351 miles
- Test number
- 824557487860
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge and cracking on outer side wall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded at the bottom (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge and cracking on outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded at the bottom (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySlight imbalance on rear brakes
Fail79,323 miles (+2,638)2 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,323 miles
- Test number
- 877418579905
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge and cracking on outer side wall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded at the bottom (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge and cracking on outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded at the bottom (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySlight imbalance on rear brakes
Pass76,685 miles (+3,716)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 76,685 miles
- Test number
- 198994183169
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront tyres perished
Pass72,969 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 72,969 miles
- Test number
- 286616663811
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Fail72,969 miles (+2,934)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,969 miles
- Test number
- 506973250438
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Pass70,035 miles (+4,356)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 70,035 miles
- Test number
- 859286905154
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass65,679 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 65,679 miles
- Test number
- 235357153417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,679 miles (+2,675)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,679 miles
- Test number
- 305767153173
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,004 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 63,004 miles
- Test number
- 177826842197
- NoteAll 4 tyres close to limit
Fail63,004 miles (+2,040)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,004 miles
- Test number
- 669926742146
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteAll 4 tyres close to limit
Pass60,964 miles (+3,017)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 60,964 miles
- Test number
- 336742851124
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass57,947 miles (+6,341)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 57,947 miles
- Test number
- 241026820137
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront wiper blades smear but clear just enough
- NoteLight scuffing on windscreen
Pass51,606 miles (+5,718)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 51,606 miles
- Test number
- 281362249115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,888 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2009
- Odometer
- 45,888 miles
- Test number
- 104597848145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight corrosion on all metal brake pipes.
Fail45,888 miles (+8,054)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,888 miles
- Test number
- 461717948151
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight corrosion on all metal brake pipes.
Pass37,834 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 37,834 miles
- Test number
- 112525247153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,834 miles (+10,380)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,834 miles
- Test number
- 284124547443
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass27,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2007
- Odometer
- 27,454 miles
- Test number
- 762032656142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y261 AOR
- Does Y261 AOR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y261 AOR expired on 25 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y261 AOR?
- The MOT on Y261 AOR expired on 25 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y261 AOR done?
- Y261 AOR was recorded at 91,972 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2022, an average of 3,924 miles a year.
- Has Y261 AOR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y261 AOR has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y261 AOR 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 Y261 AOR find?
- Y261 AOR failed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 20 more.
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