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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y286 BOEMOT history

Y286 BOE is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

Y286 BOE blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
81,192 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 BOE
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
10 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 BOE was last recorded at 81,192 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 6,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,931 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,261 miles
Average per year
3,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,192 miles
  • 2024 – 74,931 miles
  • 2023 – 70,501 miles
  • 2022 – 68,262 miles
  • 2020 – 65,848 miles
  • 2019 – 62,944 miles
  • 2018 – 59,494 miles
  • 2017 – 42,447 miles
  • 2016 – 30,557 miles
  • 2015 – 29,548 miles
  • 2014 – 28,399 miles
  • 2013 – 27,436 miles
  • 2012 – 26,275 miles
  • 2011 – 25,434 miles
  • 2010 – 24,367 miles
  • 2009 – 23,445 miles
  • 2008 – 22,471 miles
  • 2007 – 21,513 miles
  • 2006 – 20,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,192 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill is corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

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.

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,192 miles (+6,261)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,192 miles
    Test number
    183802816072
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  2. Pass74,931 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,931 miles
    Test number
    839414069466
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,928 miles (+4,427)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,928 miles
    Test number
    682229411197
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,501 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,501 miles
    Test number
    924029405461
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail70,376 miles (+2,114)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,376 miles
    Test number
    647500615136
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass68,262 miles (+289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    620143830559
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail67,973 miles (+2,125)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,973 miles
    Test number
    884950596114
    • MajorEmissions not tested Revs Not Holding Between 2500RPM-3000RPM (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,848 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,848 miles
    Test number
    710442095592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail65,740 miles (+2,796)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,740 miles
    Test number
    756017681140
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass62,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,944 miles
    Test number
    650158529810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,944 miles (+3,450)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,944 miles
    Test number
    276387430981
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R14 86T (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass59,494 miles (+17,047)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,494 miles
    Test number
    620044758398
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass42,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,447 miles
    Test number
    346457008399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,446 miles (+11,889)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,446 miles
    Test number
    536127006851
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R14 88H (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  15. Pass30,557 miles (+1,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,557 miles
    Test number
    976813493732
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass29,548 miles (+1,149)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,548 miles
    Test number
    395784175184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass28,399 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,399 miles
    Test number
    727339974135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,436 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,436 miles
    Test number
    628663483185
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  19. Fail27,416 miles (+1,141)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,416 miles
    Test number
    866637573191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteNoise on near side front reqires road test / check
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  20. Pass26,275 miles (+841)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,275 miles
    Test number
    907214182127
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall damaged

  21. Pass25,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,434 miles
    Test number
    399165881150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,434 miles (+1,067)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,434 miles
    Test number
    709685881136
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass24,367 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,367 miles
    Test number
    534216150197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,445 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,445 miles
    Test number
    231243569458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,471 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,471 miles
    Test number
    523228658188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    421376767188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail21,513 miles (+1,083)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    590596267151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass20,430 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,430 miles
    Test number
    124876556116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall damaged

Questions about Y286 BOE

Does Y286 BOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y286 BOE expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y286 BOE?
The MOT on Y286 BOE expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y286 BOE done?
Y286 BOE was recorded at 81,192 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 3,154 miles a year.
Has Y286 BOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 BOE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y286 BOE 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 Y286 BOE find?
Y286 BOE passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside outer sill is corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside outer sill corroded, and 5 more.

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