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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y274 XEOMOT history

Y274 XEO is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 189,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

Y274 XEO blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
189,832 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 XEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 XEO was last recorded at 189,832 miles on 9 May 2026, 781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,051 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
781 miles
Average per year
7,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,832 miles
  • 2025 – 189,051 miles
  • 2024 – 186,516 miles
  • 2023 – 183,202 miles
  • 2022 – 177,212 miles
  • 2021 – 170,976 miles
  • 2020 – 165,604 miles
  • 2019 – 158,311 miles
  • 2018 – 148,931 miles
  • 2017 – 141,443 miles
  • 2016 – 133,831 miles
  • 2015 – 124,982 miles
  • 2014 – 115,791 miles
  • 2013 – 107,029 miles
  • 2012 – 97,825 miles
  • 2011 – 86,900 miles
  • 2010 – 75,572 miles
  • 2009 – 70,998 miles
  • 2008 – 65,871 miles
  • 2007 – 60,139 miles
  • 2006 – 50,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,832 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and (Offside front) (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,832 miles (+781)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    189,832 miles
    Test number
    798584592937
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and (Offside front) (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass189,051 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    189,051 miles
    Test number
    214510742190
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside (sill corroded)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner (sill corroded)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil O/F and N/R (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail189,051 miles (+2,535)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,051 miles
    Test number
    682934107882
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside (sill corroded)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner (sill corroded)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil O/F and N/R (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass186,516 miles (+3,314)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    186,516 miles
    Test number
    552358764195
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/R and O/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil O/F and N/R shocks (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass183,202 miles (+5,990)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    183,202 miles
    Test number
    332583792954
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort slightly low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve damp/covered in grease

  6. Pass177,212 miles (+6,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    177,212 miles
    Test number
    998267160747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass170,976 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    170,976 miles
    Test number
    797249279925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail170,727 miles (+5,123)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,727 miles
    Test number
    595669771852
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass165,604 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    165,604 miles
    Test number
    868423110702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail165,520 miles (+7,209)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,520 miles
    Test number
    960971682781
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass158,311 miles (+302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,311 miles
    Test number
    711102247041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail158,009 miles (+9,078)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,009 miles
    Test number
    414164198042
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass148,931 miles (+7,488)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    148,931 miles
    Test number
    786319136079
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad spring rubbing on disc
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in o/s mid outer sill

  14. Pass141,443 miles (+7,612)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    141,443 miles
    Test number
    642401472356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,831 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    133,831 miles
    Test number
    665659982978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail133,615 miles (+8,633)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,615 miles
    Test number
    393640753860
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded under load valve (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass124,982 miles (+9,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,982 miles
    Test number
    236847875433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass115,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,791 miles
    Test number
    448008154112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail115,791 miles (+8,762)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,791 miles
    Test number
    815048254133
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail107,029 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,029 miles
    Test number
    197623073174
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass107,029 miles (+9,204)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,029 miles
    Test number
    259403173466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,825 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,825 miles
    Test number
    668267172120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,809 miles (+10,909)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,809 miles
    Test number
    928425272171
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteHeat shield above rear box insecure

  24. Pass86,900 miles (+11,328)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,900 miles
    Test number
    618421881177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,572 miles (+4,574)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,572 miles
    Test number
    682815170181
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding on edges
    • NoteFront tyres worn to under 3mm

  26. Pass70,998 miles (+5,127)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,998 miles
    Test number
    580790789104
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSlight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

  27. Pass65,871 miles (+5,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    634419678103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass60,139 miles (+9,512)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    60,139 miles
    Test number
    813936077118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,627 miles
    Test number
    982494086176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y274 XEO

Does Y274 XEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 XEO is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y274 XEO?
The MOT on Y274 XEO is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y274 XEO done?
Y274 XEO was recorded at 189,832 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 7,013 miles a year.
Has Y274 XEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 XEO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y274 XEO 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 Y274 XEO find?
Y274 XEO passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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