Ford Focus
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y261 JAFMOT history
Y261 JAF is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,239 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 82,239 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,918 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y261 JAF
- 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
- 21 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y261 JAF was last recorded at 82,239 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 7,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jan 2018: 38,854 miles, lower than 57,808 miles on 9 Jan 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 74,820 miles · 9 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,419 miles
- Average per year
- 2,918 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 82,239 miles
- 2024 – 74,820 miles
- 2023 – 67,256 miles
- 2022 – 63,257 miles
- 2021 – 62,161 miles
- 2020 – 60,790 miles
- 2019 – 59,915 miles
- 2018 – 58,860 miles
- 2017 – 57,808 miles
- 2016 – 56,544 miles
- 2015 – 55,714 miles
- 2014 – 54,532 miles
- 2013 – 52,664 miles
- 2012 – 51,082 miles
- 2010 – 49,841 miles
- 2009 – 46,865 miles
- 2008 – 43,273 miles
- 2007 – 42,844 miles
- 2006 – 33,096 miles
- 2005 – 23,413 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail82,239 miles
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective poor headlamp image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust shield loose
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.
Rear chassis corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail82,239 miles (+7,419)11 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,239 miles
- Test number
- 755663785253
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective poor headlamp image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust shield loose
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,820 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 74,820 miles
- Test number
- 237398405074
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryUnable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail74,820 miles (+7,564)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,820 miles
- Test number
- 813785590886
- MajorOffside Front 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))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryUnable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass67,256 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 67,256 miles
- Test number
- 829245547864
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail67,252 miles (+3,995)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,252 miles
- Test number
- 803245684020
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,257 miles (+1,096)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 63,257 miles
- Test number
- 927816884643
- AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced archs (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass62,161 miles (+1,371)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 62,161 miles
- Test number
- 728587709690
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass60,790 miles (+875)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 60,790 miles
- Test number
- 547276169582
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Pass59,915 miles (+1,055)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 59,915 miles
- Test number
- 546851588695
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted to vehicle
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass58,860 miles (+20,006)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 58,860 miles
- Test number
- 954684532947
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Fail38,854 miles (-18,954)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,854 miles
- Test number
- 610716650619
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass57,808 miles (+1,264)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 57,808 miles
- Test number
- 473893728555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass56,544 miles (+830)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 56,544 miles
- Test number
- 393948586375
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear light lens cracked/damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass55,714 miles (+1,182)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 55,714 miles
- Test number
- 108520225467
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass54,532 miles (+1,868)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 54,532 miles
- Test number
- 316043414068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,664 miles (+1,582)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 52,664 miles
- Test number
- 336941423038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,082 miles (+1,241)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 51,082 miles
- Test number
- 105529112004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass49,841 miles (+1,396)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 49,841 miles
- Test number
- 890914260319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,445 miles (+1,580)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 48,445 miles
- Test number
- 893354710053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,865 miles (+3,592)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 46,865 miles
- Test number
- 614092929048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,273 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 43,273 miles
- Test number
- 133813328420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,273 miles (+429)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,273 miles
- Test number
- 990892228090
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,844 miles (+9,748)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 42,844 miles
- Test number
- 842495677217
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,096 miles (+9,683)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 33,096 miles
- Test number
- 370422076461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,413 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 23,413 miles
- Test number
- 660395785218
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about Y261 JAF
- Does Y261 JAF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y261 JAF expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y261 JAF?
- The MOT on Y261 JAF expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y261 JAF done?
- Y261 JAF was recorded at 82,239 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 2,918 miles a year.
- Has Y261 JAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y261 JAF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y261 JAF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y261 JAF find?
- Y261 JAF failed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 11 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central rear exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing; emissions unable to be completed; nearside front headlamp lens seriously defective poor headlamp image, and 13 more.
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