Ford logo

Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y283 MWCMOT history

Y283 MWC is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

Y283 MWC black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
67,303 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,348 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y283 MWC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y283 MWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y283 MWC was last recorded at 67,303 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,591 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
712 miles
Average per year
1,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,303 miles
  • 2024 – 66,591 miles
  • 2023 – 65,661 miles
  • 2022 – 64,713 miles
  • 2021 – 63,796 miles
  • 2020 – 62,918 miles
  • 2019 – 61,951 miles
  • 2018 – 61,180 miles
  • 2017 – 60,205 miles
  • 2016 – 59,196 miles
  • 2015 – 58,098 miles
  • 2014 – 56,967 miles
  • 2013 – 55,894 miles
  • 2012 – 54,891 miles
  • 2011 – 54,037 miles
  • 2010 – 53,033 miles
  • 2009 – 52,012 miles
  • 2008 – 50,119 miles
  • 2007 – 46,190 miles
  • 2006 – 41,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,303 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,303 miles (+712)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,303 miles
    Test number
    517108552022
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass66,591 miles (+930)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,591 miles
    Test number
    775555097833
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,661 miles (+948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,661 miles
    Test number
    322093210990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,713 miles (+917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,713 miles
    Test number
    508959453592
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps cloudy

  5. Pass63,796 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,796 miles
    Test number
    427894620770
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail63,796 miles (+878)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,796 miles
    Test number
    888790048985
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,918 miles (+967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,918 miles
    Test number
    354999510315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass61,951 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,951 miles
    Test number
    348587097416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,180 miles (+975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,180 miles
    Test number
    238761611339
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass60,205 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,205 miles
    Test number
    202950202091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,196 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,196 miles
    Test number
    880435941688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,098 miles
    Test number
    703287981685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,098 miles (+1,131)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,098 miles
    Test number
    175789922712
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass56,967 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,967 miles
    Test number
    379977524476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,894 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,894 miles
    Test number
    947981223249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,891 miles (+854)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    679226812274
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condtion

  17. Pass54,037 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,037 miles
    Test number
    496826831241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,033 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,033 miles
    Test number
    381033530248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,012 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,012 miles
    Test number
    490449129213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,119 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,119 miles
    Test number
    372545438470
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass50,119 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,119 miles
    Test number
    850505838266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,190 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,190 miles
    Test number
    763609927269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,744 miles
    Test number
    582740736239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y283 MWC

Does Y283 MWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y283 MWC expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y283 MWC?
The MOT on Y283 MWC expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y283 MWC done?
Y283 MWC was recorded at 67,303 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 1,348 miles a year.
Has Y283 MWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y283 MWC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y283 MWC 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 Y283 MWC find?
Y283 MWC passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

Related registrations

Browse all Y283 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.