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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.

Y273 CBX black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass110,770 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass27,445 miles (-12,795)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,445 miles
    Test number
    673954135333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass34,394 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,394 miles
    Test number
    278018664202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass27,632 miles (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,632 miles
    Test number
    339482143445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass13,910 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    13,910 miles
    Test number
    308978511482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,451 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    13,451 miles
    Test number
    534488000273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,183 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,183 miles
    Test number
    301929809416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    12,661 miles
    Test number
    201559188427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass11,815 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    11,815 miles
    Test number
    703721197148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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