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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y281 TLEMOT history

Y281 TLE is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

Y281 TLE blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,618 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 TLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 TLE was last recorded at 87,618 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,397 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,221 miles
Average per year
2,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,618 miles
  • 2025 – 86,397 miles
  • 2024 – 84,407 miles
  • 2021 – 83,052 miles
  • 2019 – 81,197 miles
  • 2018 – 77,215 miles
  • 2017 – 72,243 miles
  • 2016 – 66,236 miles
  • 2015 – 60,191 miles
  • 2014 – 52,788 miles
  • 2013 – 45,732 miles
  • 2012 – 43,703 miles
  • 2011 – 40,510 miles
  • 2010 – 37,952 miles
  • 2009 – 35,445 miles
  • 2008 – 33,454 miles
  • 2007 – 31,183 miles
  • 2006 – 29,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,618 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,618 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,618 miles
    Test number
    676341473423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail87,618 miles (+1,221)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,618 miles
    Test number
    278300844398
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,397 miles (+1,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,397 miles
    Test number
    303313775000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,407 miles (+1,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    758153785261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,052 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,052 miles
    Test number
    267806712481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,197 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,197 miles
    Test number
    539539648882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,215 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    748308791931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,243 miles (+6,007)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,243 miles
    Test number
    664487294196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,236 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,236 miles
    Test number
    702772723160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,191 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,191 miles
    Test number
    239498085143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,788 miles (+7,056)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,788 miles
    Test number
    597860574113
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres cracking

  12. Pass45,732 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,732 miles
    Test number
    649421673172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,703 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,703 miles
    Test number
    967072522172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,510 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,510 miles
    Test number
    126798991017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,952 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,952 miles
    Test number
    321578590020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,445 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,445 miles
    Test number
    652471409190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,454 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,454 miles
    Test number
    552906688018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,183 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,183 miles
    Test number
    980499987050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,094 miles
    Test number
    130310896481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 TLE

Does Y281 TLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 TLE is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 TLE?
The MOT on Y281 TLE is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 TLE done?
Y281 TLE was recorded at 87,618 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,944 miles a year.
Has Y281 TLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 TLE has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y281 TLE 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 TLE find?
Y281 TLE passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear coil spring corroded both; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.

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