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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y279 PAUMOT history

Y279 PAU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

Y279 PAU silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,013 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 PAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 PAU was last recorded at 85,013 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 2,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,090 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,923 miles
Average per year
2,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,013 miles
  • 2025 – 82,090 miles
  • 2024 – 80,859 miles
  • 2023 – 78,746 miles
  • 2022 – 76,277 miles
  • 2021 – 74,392 miles
  • 2020 – 73,031 miles
  • 2019 – 69,437 miles
  • 2018 – 66,056 miles
  • 2017 – 63,045 miles
  • 2016 – 59,257 miles
  • 2015 – 59,206 miles
  • 2014 – 57,890 miles
  • 2013 – 56,106 miles
  • 2012 – 53,417 miles
  • 2011 – 51,017 miles
  • 2010 – 46,716 miles
  • 2009 – 41,468 miles
  • 2008 – 36,069 miles
  • 2007 – 33,407 miles
  • 2006 – 30,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,013 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,013 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,013 miles
    Test number
    845362427656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,090 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,090 miles
    Test number
    912395411654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,859 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,859 miles
    Test number
    618730781436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,746 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,746 miles
    Test number
    271150337494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,277 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,277 miles
    Test number
    349495715171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,392 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,392 miles
    Test number
    138058860063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,031 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    73,031 miles
    Test number
    479338459125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,437 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    799021317094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,056 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,056 miles
    Test number
    982059540871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,045 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,045 miles
    Test number
    754325423014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,257 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,257 miles
    Test number
    419812505225
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass59,206 miles (+1,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,206 miles
    Test number
    595283765084
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass57,890 miles (+1,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,890 miles
    Test number
    697189764049
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass56,106 miles (+2,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,106 miles
    Test number
    145802773403
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass53,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,417 miles
    Test number
    629907562073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,417 miles (+2,400)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,417 miles
    Test number
    598817962070
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
  17. Pass51,017 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,017 miles
    Test number
    799250971083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,716 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,716 miles
    Test number
    600619960094
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass46,716 miles (+5,248)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,716 miles
    Test number
    800349760018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,468 miles (+5,399)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,468 miles
    Test number
    204155179073
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  21. Fail36,069 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,069 miles
    Test number
    103597778081
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass36,069 miles (+2,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,069 miles
    Test number
    212517178042
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass33,407 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,407 miles
    Test number
    233638777031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,086 miles
    Test number
    463221366089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 PAU

Does Y279 PAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 PAU is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y279 PAU?
The MOT on Y279 PAU is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 PAU done?
Y279 PAU was recorded at 85,013 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,737 miles a year.
Has Y279 PAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 PAU has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2012.
Has the mileage on Y279 PAU 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 Y279 PAU find?
Y279 PAU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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