Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y278 SOOMOT history
Y278 SOO is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,507 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 124,507 mi
- At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,126 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y278 SOO
- 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
- 29 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y278 SOO was last recorded at 124,507 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 7,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 116,638 miles · 2 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,869 miles
- Average per year
- 6,126 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 124,507 miles
- 2023 – 116,638 miles
- 2022 – 109,966 miles
- 2021 – 103,177 miles
- 2020 – 94,953 miles
- 2019 – 73,903 miles
- 2018 – 57,555 miles
- 2017 – 47,425 miles
- 2016 – 41,165 miles
- 2015 – 36,558 miles
- 2014 – 35,178 miles
- 2013 – 33,142 miles
- 2012 – 30,486 miles
- 2011 – 28,254 miles
- 2010 – 25,975 miles
- 2009 – 22,788 miles
- 2008 – 18,209 miles
- 2006 – 13,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,507 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside rusty
Full MOT history
25 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,507 miles (+7,869)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 124,507 miles
- Test number
- 961369576242
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside rusty
Pass116,638 miles2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 116,638 miles
- Test number
- 278430789909
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Middle brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded pipe to tank
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail116,638 miles (+6,672)2 repaired2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,638 miles
- Test number
- 261443790035
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Middle brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded pipe to tank
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass109,966 miles (+6,789)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 109,966 miles
- Test number
- 970814035267
- AdvisoryCentral Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass103,177 miles (+8,224)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 103,177 miles
- Test number
- 330396904830
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass94,953 miles (+21,050)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 94,953 miles
- Test number
- 817457039668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,903 miles
- Test number
- 848448109091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,903 miles (+16,348)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,903 miles
- Test number
- 715310804173
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass57,555 miles (+10,130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 57,555 miles
- Test number
- 400650960796
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass47,425 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 47,425 miles
- Test number
- 919382513418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,425 miles (+6,260)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,425 miles
- Test number
- 900229320728
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 41,165 miles
- Test number
- 786545350823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,165 miles (+4,607)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,165 miles
- Test number
- 787143941439
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Pass36,558 miles (+1,380)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 36,558 miles
- Test number
- 138247395013
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass35,178 miles (+2,036)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 35,178 miles
- Test number
- 139568524496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,142 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,142 miles
- Test number
- 146611133097
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass33,142 miles (+2,656)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 33,142 miles
- Test number
- 585431833068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass30,486 miles (+2,232)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 30,486 miles
- Test number
- 738425232013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,254 miles (+2,279)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 28,254 miles
- Test number
- 275908131053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,975 miles (+3,187)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 25,975 miles
- Test number
- 161613730002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,788 miles (+4,579)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 22,788 miles
- Test number
- 402906139062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,209 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 18,209 miles
- Test number
- 111098138424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,187 miles (+4,525)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,187 miles
- Test number
- 220647038095
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,662 miles (+89)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 13,662 miles
- Test number
- 441797126281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,573 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,573 miles
- Test number
- 314593426265
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteALL OTHER TYRES OLD & HAVE CRACKS IN MIDDLE & NS/F WORN ON THE INSIDE . TRACKING
Questions about Y278 SOO
- Does Y278 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y278 SOO expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y278 SOO?
- The MOT on Y278 SOO expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y278 SOO done?
- Y278 SOO was recorded at 124,507 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 6,126 miles a year.
- Has Y278 SOO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y278 SOO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y278 SOO 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 Y278 SOO find?
- Y278 SOO passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 7 advisories: exhaust mounting defective downpipe; fuel pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 4 more.
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