
Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y273 CBXMOT history
Y273 CBX is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,770 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 110,770 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,498 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y273 CBX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y273 CBX was last recorded at 110,770 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 7,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Nov 2016: 27,445 miles, lower than 40,240 miles on 26 Nov 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,095 miles · 6 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,675 miles
- Average per year
- 5,498 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 110,770 miles
- 2023 – 103,095 miles
- 2022 – 96,237 miles
- 2021 – 89,622 miles
- 2020 – 86,900 miles
- 2019 – 78,915 miles
- 2018 – 72,801 miles
- 2017 – 66,762 miles
- 2016 – 27,445 miles
- 2015 – 40,240 miles
- 2014 – 34,394 miles
- 2013 – 27,632 miles
- 2012 – 20,131 miles
- 2011 – 13,910 miles
- 2010 – 13,451 miles
- 2009 – 13,183 miles
- 2008 – 12,661 miles
- 2007 – 11,815 miles
- 2006 – 10,634 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very close to failure criteria (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "drop-link" rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very close to failure criteria (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "drop-link" rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNo reverse light
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Power steering close to minimum mark
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,770 miles (+7,675)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 110,770 miles
- Test number
- 972137410253
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very close to failure criteria (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "drop-link" rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very close to failure criteria (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "drop-link" rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNo reverse light
Pass103,095 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 103,095 miles
- Test number
- 964057716355
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail103,095 miles (+6,858)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,095 miles
- Test number
- 181395328127
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass96,237 miles (+6,615)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 96,237 miles
- Test number
- 173364175030
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass89,622 miles (+2,722)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 89,622 miles
- Test number
- 444414215924
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,900 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 86,900 miles
- Test number
- 130749251550
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,900 miles (+7,985)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,900 miles
- Test number
- 266567462288
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,915 miles (+6,114)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 78,915 miles
- Test number
- 216823974369
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.34mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.24mm also has flatspots (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass72,801 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 72,801 miles
- Test number
- 859912978266
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail72,801 miles (+6,039)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,801 miles
- Test number
- 726267856124
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,762 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 66,762 miles
- Test number
- 158245878699
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
Fail66,762 miles (+39,317)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,762 miles
- Test number
- 797297532603
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
Pass27,445 miles (-12,795)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 27,445 miles
- Test number
- 673954135333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,240 miles (+5,846)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 40,240 miles
- Test number
- 640271638391
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,394 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 34,394 miles
- Test number
- 278018664202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,386 miles (+6,754)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,386 miles
- Test number
- 348219654493
- DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,632 miles (+7,501)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 27,632 miles
- Test number
- 339482143445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,131 miles (+6,221)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 20,131 miles
- Test number
- 706185162273
- 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)
Pass13,910 miles (+459)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 13,910 miles
- Test number
- 308978511482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,451 miles (+268)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 13,451 miles
- Test number
- 534488000273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,183 miles (+522)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 13,183 miles
- Test number
- 301929809416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 12,661 miles
- Test number
- 201559188427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,661 miles (+846)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,661 miles
- Test number
- 351709888168
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass11,815 miles (+1,181)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 11,815 miles
- Test number
- 703721197148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 10,634 miles
- Test number
- 262238996425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y273 CBX
- Does Y273 CBX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y273 CBX expired on 5 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y273 CBX?
- The MOT on Y273 CBX expired on 5 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y273 CBX done?
- Y273 CBX was recorded at 110,770 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 5,498 miles a year.
- Has Y273 CBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y273 CBX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y273 CBX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y273 CBX find?
- Y273 CBX passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very close to failure criteria, and 6 more.
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