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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y262 OFBMOT history

Y262 OFB is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 75,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

Y262 OFB silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
75,503 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y262 OFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y262 OFB was last recorded at 75,503 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,839 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,664 miles
Average per year
2,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,503 miles
  • 2024 – 71,839 miles
  • 2023 – 67,052 miles
  • 2022 – 62,097 miles
  • 2021 – 55,795 miles
  • 2020 – 50,533 miles
  • 2019 – 44,122 miles
  • 2018 – 39,658 miles
  • 2017 – 39,652 miles
  • 2016 – 39,646 miles
  • 2015 – 39,624 miles
  • 2014 – 39,449 miles
  • 2013 – 39,364 miles
  • 2012 – 38,196 miles
  • 2011 – 35,310 miles
  • 2010 – 30,851 miles
  • 2009 – 28,350 miles
  • 2008 – 25,845 miles
  • 2007 – 22,292 miles
  • 2006 – 18,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,503 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface rust build up on suspension componenets

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,503 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    75,503 miles
    Test number
    238754040843
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust build up on suspension componenets

  2. Fail75,503 miles (+3,664)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,503 miles
    Test number
    431376933348
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust build up on suspension componenets

  3. Pass71,839 miles (+4,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    771201514976
    • AdvisorySurface rust build up on suspension components

  4. Pass67,052 miles (+4,955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,052 miles
    Test number
    883540640147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light doesn't work.

  5. Pass62,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,097 miles
    Test number
    693829972265
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low

  6. Fail62,097 miles (+6,302)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,097 miles
    Test number
    724183134955
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low

  7. Pass55,795 miles (+5,262)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,795 miles
    Test number
    287719100191
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass50,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    599101668645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail50,533 miles (+6,411)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    561667896541
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass44,122 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,122 miles
    Test number
    838444876389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail44,122 miles (+4,464)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,122 miles
    Test number
    150041121689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass39,658 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,658 miles
    Test number
    354676914634
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery flat before start of test
    • AdvisoryBattery not holding a charge
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

  13. Pass39,652 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,652 miles
    Test number
    913261391270
    • AdvisoryBattery was discharged/flat on application
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror glass is broken
    • AdvisoryRadio code required
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper
    • AdvisoryRoof aerial is missing

  14. Fail39,652 miles (+6)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,652 miles
    Test number
    487076964966
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced And very dirty (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryBattery was discharged/flat on application
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror glass is broken
    • AdvisoryRadio code required
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper
    • AdvisoryRoof aerial is missing

  15. Pass39,646 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,646 miles
    Test number
    417572306036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail39,646 miles (+22)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,646 miles
    Test number
    799072406637
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass39,624 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,624 miles
    Test number
    305200455147
    • NoteOil level is between minimum and maximum
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail39,624 miles (+175)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,624 miles
    Test number
    817620155108
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • NoteOil level is between minimum and maximum
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Fail39,449 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,449 miles
    Test number
    169119244168
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass39,449 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,449 miles
    Test number
    797949544163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass39,364 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,364 miles
    Test number
    287243843445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,196 miles (+2,886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,196 miles
    Test number
    628900652118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass35,310 miles (+4,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,310 miles
    Test number
    788715841188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass30,851 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,851 miles
    Test number
    802997140143
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear brake grinding
    • NoteP.a.s. pump leaking slightly

  25. Fail30,851 miles (+2,501)2 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,851 miles
    Test number
    143947540140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteNearside rear brake grinding
    • NoteP.a.s. fluid level low
    • NoteP.a.s. pump leaking slightly
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  26. Pass28,350 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,350 miles
    Test number
    644200359162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,845 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,845 miles
    Test number
    414871858138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,292 miles
    Test number
    210109247129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail22,292 miles (+4,161)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,292 miles
    Test number
    254999047425
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass18,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,131 miles
    Test number
    783651356187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail18,121 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,121 miles
    Test number
    833551656141
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y262 OFB

Does Y262 OFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y262 OFB is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y262 OFB?
The MOT on Y262 OFB is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y262 OFB done?
Y262 OFB was recorded at 75,503 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,941 miles a year.
Has Y262 OFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y262 OFB has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y262 OFB 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 Y262 OFB find?
Y262 OFB passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; surface rust build up on suspension componenets.

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