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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y281 OANMOT history

Y281 OAN is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

Y281 OAN red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
96,460 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 OAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 OAN was last recorded at 96,460 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 4,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,791 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,669 miles
Average per year
4,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,460 miles
  • 2023 – 91,791 miles
  • 2022 – 89,435 miles
  • 2021 – 83,231 miles
  • 2020 – 80,018 miles
  • 2019 – 74,454 miles
  • 2018 – 71,430 miles
  • 2017 – 68,525 miles
  • 2016 – 65,385 miles
  • 2015 – 62,261 miles
  • 2014 – 58,945 miles
  • 2013 – 55,536 miles
  • 2012 – 51,657 miles
  • 2011 – 45,208 miles
  • 2010 – 40,340 miles
  • 2009 – 35,743 miles
  • 2008 – 30,083 miles
  • 2007 – 26,454 miles
  • 2006 – 21,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,460 miles
  • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

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 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Engine damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake hoses poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s/r tyre getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,460 miles (+4,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,460 miles
    Test number
    783249851159
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
  2. Pass91,791 miles (+2,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,791 miles
    Test number
    115840919934
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak/minor coolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe/ suspension arm corroded
  3. Pass89,435 miles (+6,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    564026556698
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing low
  4. Pass83,231 miles (+3,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,231 miles
    Test number
    334329680987
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner arch slightly corroded
  5. Pass80,018 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,018 miles
    Test number
    529120238257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,454 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    595592740200
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre getting low
    • AdvisorySills corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  7. Fail74,443 miles (+3,013)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,443 miles
    Test number
    710292970472
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength facing panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre getting low
    • AdvisorySills corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  8. Pass71,430 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,430 miles
    Test number
    844452737666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,525 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    316088217453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,385 miles
    Test number
    892280508259
    • AdvisorySlight wear to front discs
  11. Fail65,385 miles (+3,124)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,385 miles
    Test number
    814499278554
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight wear to front discs
  12. Pass62,261 miles (+3,316)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,261 miles
    Test number
    967453235109
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBody and bumper damaged
    • NoteSill covers
  13. Pass58,945 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,945 miles
    Test number
    787362434125
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBody and bumper damaged /sill covers
  14. Fail58,945 miles (+3,409)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,945 miles
    Test number
    569302634123
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteBody and bumper damaged /sill covers
    • NoteRear wiper split
  15. Pass55,536 miles (+3,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,536 miles
    Test number
    188624343120
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass51,657 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,657 miles
    Test number
    595594342134
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail51,657 miles (+6,449)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,657 miles
    Test number
    367714542124
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass45,208 miles (+4,868)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,208 miles
    Test number
    829195121156
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear front discs
  19. Pass40,340 miles (+4,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    183124140152
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass35,743 miles (+5,660)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,743 miles
    Test number
    231166249107
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf bumper damaged /
    • NoteRear wiper split
  21. Pass30,083 miles (+3,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,083 miles
    Test number
    242728648430
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass26,454 miles (+5,301)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,454 miles
    Test number
    270840857166
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUneven wear rear tyres and getting low on tread
  23. Pass21,153 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,153 miles
    Test number
    841759336118
    • NoteN/S/F DOOR DAMAGED

Questions about Y281 OAN

Does Y281 OAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 OAN expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 OAN?
The MOT on Y281 OAN expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 OAN done?
Y281 OAN was recorded at 96,460 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 4,059 miles a year.
Has Y281 OAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 OAN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2019.
Has the mileage on Y281 OAN 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 OAN find?
Y281 OAN passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: minor oil leak.

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