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Ford Focus

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y263 JVYMOT history

Y263 JVY is a green diesel Ford Focus first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

Y263 JVY green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
148,625 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y263 JVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y263 JVY was last recorded at 148,625 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2020: 148,088 miles, lower than 148,181 miles on 6 Sept 2019.

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
148,622 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,625 miles
  • 2024 – 148,605 miles
  • 2023 – 148,486 miles
  • 2021 – 148,201 miles
  • 2020 – 148,088 miles
  • 2019 – 148,181 miles
  • 2018 – 148,166 miles
  • 2017 – 147,507 miles
  • 2016 – 146,134 miles
  • 2015 – 143,514 miles
  • 2014 – 137,598 miles
  • 2013 – 132,791 miles
  • 2012 – 128,289 miles
  • 2010 – 119,781 miles
  • 2009 – 115,886 miles
  • 2008 – 107,298 miles
  • 2007 – 101,810 miles
  • 2006 – 93,935 miles
  • 2005 – 88,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,625 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Underbody and underbody components slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,625 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    148,625 miles
    Test number
    571626555000
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail148,622 miles (+2)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,622 miles
    Test number
    396077257691
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail148,620 miles (+15)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,620 miles
    Test number
    466166477524
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass148,605 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,605 miles
    Test number
    460968726411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and underbody components slightly corroded

  5. Fail148,601 miles (+115)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,601 miles
    Test number
    511376710294
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and underbody components slightly corroded

  6. Pass148,486 miles (+285)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,486 miles
    Test number
    724159354295
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and underbody components slightly corroded

  7. Pass148,201 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,201 miles
    Test number
    925366088403
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass148,088 miles (-93)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,088 miles
    Test number
    232042641464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass148,181 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,181 miles
    Test number
    105816629066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass148,166 miles (+659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    148,166 miles
    Test number
    909242954996
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill has advanced corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass147,507 miles (+1,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    147,507 miles
    Test number
    483348027812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s outer sill corroded

  12. Pass146,134 miles (+2,620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    146,134 miles
    Test number
    770836416714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside inner & outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner & outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass143,514 miles (+5,916)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,514 miles
    Test number
    235133535462
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass137,598 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    137,598 miles
    Test number
    488635114165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail137,579 miles (+4,788)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,579 miles
    Test number
    246404714123
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass132,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    132,791 miles
    Test number
    558271523176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail132,791 miles (+4,502)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,791 miles
    Test number
    685231223147
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass128,289 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    128,289 miles
    Test number
    339791222105
    • NoteN/s/r tyre thinning on inner edge

  19. Fail128,289 miles (+8,508)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,289 miles
    Test number
    568161622191
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre thinning on inner edge

  20. Pass119,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    119,781 miles
    Test number
    490705610499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail119,781 miles (+3,895)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,781 miles
    Test number
    510365310323
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  22. Pass115,886 miles (+8,588)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    115,886 miles
    Test number
    952325499242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass107,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    107,298 miles
    Test number
    420198708498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass107,298 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    107,298 miles
    Test number
    394188008355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail107,288 miles (+5,478)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,288 miles
    Test number
    361784408317
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass101,810 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    801079297212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass93,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    93,935 miles
    Test number
    182010606363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail93,935 miles (+5,514)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,935 miles
    Test number
    411660406488
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass88,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    88,421 miles
    Test number
    552451405342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y263 JVY

Does Y263 JVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y263 JVY expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y263 JVY?
The MOT on Y263 JVY expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y263 JVY done?
Y263 JVY was recorded at 148,625 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 3,031 miles a year.
Has Y263 JVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y263 JVY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y263 JVY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y263 JVY find?
Y263 JVY passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 1 more.

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