
Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,388 cc
Y281 JODMOT history
Y281 JOD is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 110,459 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 110,459 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 36
- 21 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 4,102 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 JOD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,388 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 JOD was last recorded at 110,459 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,456 miles · 6 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,102 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 110,459 miles
- 2024 – 106,740 miles
- 2023 – 103,915 miles
- 2022 – 101,494 miles
- 2021 – 99,109 miles
- 2020 – 95,490 miles
- 2019 – 91,949 miles
- 2018 – 87,109 miles
- 2017 – 83,226 miles
- 2016 – 81,846 miles
- 2015 – 72,751 miles
- 2014 – 70,093 miles
- 2013 – 66,041 miles
- 2012 – 60,605 miles
- 2011 – 50,436 miles
- 2010 – 49,207 miles
- 2009 – 44,152 miles
- 2008 – 40,351 miles
- 2007 – 37,024 miles
- 2006 – 31,274 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront brake imbalance high
- AdvisoryRear seat belts un bolted
- AdvisoryRear seats removed
- AdvisoryBoot would not open but can gain access by seats
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt frayed at bottom
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear damper mounts has corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear inner sills has corrosion
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear road springs has corrosion
- AdvisoryNo revising lamp
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.
Rear hand brake has little reserve travel
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear sill end cap has body filler in iy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear sill end cap/ wheel arch has corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear rear brake imbalance high 25%
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear road springs has corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
A bit smoky when reved
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
36 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,459 miles (+3)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 110,459 miles
- Test number
- 602533435104
- AdvisoryFront brake imbalance high
- AdvisoryRear seat belts un bolted
- AdvisoryRear seats removed
- AdvisoryBoot would not open but can gain access by seats
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt frayed at bottom
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear damper mounts has corrosion
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear inner sills has corrosion
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear road springs has corrosion
- AdvisoryNo revising lamp
Fail110,456 miles (+3,716)12 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,456 miles
- Test number
- 242376818793
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended fowling cowling (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 64% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation only 44 (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner brake pad looks thin
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed at the bottom (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear boot would not open but could gain access by seats
- AdvisoryRear road springs has heavy corrosion
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear damper mounts has corrosion
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear inner sill's has corrosion
- AdvisoryNo revering lamps
Pass106,740 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 106,740 miles
- Test number
- 910383760021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill end cap has body filler in iy
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill end cap/ wheel arch has corrosion
- AdvisoryRear rear brake imbalance high 25%
- AdvisoryRear road springs has corrosion
- AdvisoryA bit smoky when reved
- AdvisoryKnock off o/s/r wheel when brake applied
Fail106,740 miles (+2,825)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,740 miles
- Test number
- 266272610622
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill end cap has body filler in iy
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill end cap/ wheel arch has corrosion
- AdvisoryRear rear brake imbalance high 25%
- AdvisoryRear road springs has corrosion
- AdvisoryA bit smoky when reved
- AdvisoryKnock off o/s/r wheel when brake applied
Pass103,915 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 103,915 miles
- Test number
- 220563777214
- AdvisoryRear service brake high imbalance
- AdvisoryA bit smoky when revved
- AdvisoryCorrosion almost reaching rear sub-frame mounts and rear arm mounts
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear chassis has corrosion/holed by rear seat belt mounts
- AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted
Fail103,915 miles (+2,421)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,915 miles
- Test number
- 603569067776
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear service brake high imbalance
- AdvisoryA bit smoky when revved
- AdvisoryCorrosion almost reaching rear sub-frame mounts and rear arm mounts
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear chassis has corrosion/holed by rear seat belt mounts
- AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted
Pass101,494 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 101,494 miles
- Test number
- 687187865907
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose cracking
- AdvisoryRear exhaust small leak at rear box
- AdvisoryEngine a bit smokey
- AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear end sill caps has corrosion
- AdvisoryRear seats and buckles removed
Fail101,493 miles (+2,384)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,493 miles
- Test number
- 726799597863
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose cracking
- AdvisoryRear exhaust small leak at rear box
- AdvisoryEngine a bit smokey
- AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear end sill caps has corrosion
Pass99,109 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 99,109 miles
- Test number
- 585854614769
- AdvisoryEngine showing signs of a slight misfire
Fail99,099 miles (+3,609)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,099 miles
- Test number
- 573304929860
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working front windscreen washers not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front n/s lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working front o/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine showing signs of a slight misfire
Pass95,490 miles (+23)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 95,490 miles
- Test number
- 536452355136
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer body shows damage
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box shows signs of gasses leak
- AdvisoryRear hand brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps show corrosion
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion
Fail95,467 miles (+3,518)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,467 miles
- Test number
- 514842568285
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering floor shows bad damage (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer body shows damage
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box shows signs of gasses leak
- AdvisoryRear hand brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps show corrosion
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion
Pass91,949 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 91,949 miles
- Test number
- 340376141720
- AdvisoryRear sub frame & suspension components shows signs of corrosion
Fail91,946 miles (+4,837)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,946 miles
- Test number
- 982723952959
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame & suspension components shows signs of corrosion
Pass87,109 miles (+55)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 87,109 miles
- Test number
- 722860458954
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer walls cracking also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror shows damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror shows damage
- AdvisoryRear hand brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps show signs of corrosion
Fail87,054 miles (+3,828)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,054 miles
- Test number
- 471991524107
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working N/S/F & O/S/F (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer walls cracking also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror shows damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror shows damage
- AdvisoryRear hand brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps show signs of corrosion
Pass83,226 miles (+1,380)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 83,226 miles
- Test number
- 980551503987
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass81,846 miles (+9,095)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 81,846 miles
- Test number
- 928539644060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror cover damaged (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror cover missing (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass72,751 miles (+2,658)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 72,751 miles
- Test number
- 825917315261
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteBoth front tyres on legal limit and wearing on inner edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limit and slightly perished
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteO/s wing repeater damaged
Pass70,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 70,093 miles
- Test number
- 185789314213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,093 miles (+4,052)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,093 miles
- Test number
- 386679714478
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass66,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 66,041 miles
- Test number
- 897973823167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,041 miles (+5,436)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,041 miles
- Test number
- 998593123151
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass60,605 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2013
- Odometer
- 60,605 miles
- Test number
- 175614322182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,605 miles (+10,169)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,605 miles
- Test number
- 166713022101
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass50,436 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 50,436 miles
- Test number
- 336426491060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,425 miles (+1,218)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 50,425 miles
- Test number
- 265527771077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,207 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 49,207 miles
- Test number
- 294363140349
- NoteOil around engine
- NotePlay in steering
Fail49,207 miles (+5,055)1 dangerous6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,207 miles
- Test number
- 811442740333
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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 Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteOil around engine
- NotePlay in steering
Pass44,152 miles (+45)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 44,152 miles
- Test number
- 591577029315
- NoteAdvise engine as a lot of engine oil omit filler cap lose
Fail44,107 miles (+3,756)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,107 miles
- Test number
- 912454829307
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteAdvise engine as a lot of engine oil omit filler cap lose
Pass40,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 40,351 miles
- Test number
- 293297448233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,351 miles (+3,327)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,351 miles
- Test number
- 810246048221
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Pass37,024 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 37,024 miles
- Test number
- 204161117247
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail37,024 miles (+5,750)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,024 miles
- Test number
- 752821317259
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,274 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 31,274 miles
- Test number
- 123709216285
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about Y281 JOD
- Does Y281 JOD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 JOD is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 JOD?
- The MOT on Y281 JOD is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y281 JOD done?
- Y281 JOD was recorded at 110,459 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,102 miles a year.
- Has Y281 JOD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 JOD has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y281 JOD 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 Y281 JOD find?
- Y281 JOD passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake imbalance high; rear seat belts un bolted; rear seats removed, and 6 more.
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