Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y287 SBYMOT history
Y287 SBY is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 210,697 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 210,697 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,736 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y287 SBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y287 SBY was last recorded at 210,697 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 207,871 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,826 miles
- Average per year
- 7,736 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 210,697 miles
- 2025 – 207,871 miles
- 2024 – 204,295 miles
- 2023 – 198,901 miles
- 2022 – 192,898 miles
- 2021 – 185,701 miles
- 2020 – 175,582 miles
- 2019 – 166,016 miles
- 2018 – 156,923 miles
- 2017 – 144,187 miles
- 2016 – 138,220 miles
- 2015 – 131,460 miles
- 2014 – 125,644 miles
- 2013 – 117,093 miles
- 2012 – 109,693 miles
- 2011 – 101,706 miles
- 2010 – 93,631 miles
- 2009 – 85,997 miles
- 2008 – 76,498 miles
- 2007 – 63,607 miles
- 2006 – 52,576 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass210,697 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
32 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass210,697 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 210,697 miles
- Test number
- 993194283815
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))
Fail210,697 miles (+2,826)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,697 miles
- Test number
- 585383676704
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))
Pass207,871 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 207,871 miles
- Test number
- 678320229108
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail207,871 miles (+3,576)3 dangerous4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,871 miles
- Test number
- 134623408946
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass204,295 miles (+5,394)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 204,295 miles
- Test number
- 790878061716
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass198,901 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 198,901 miles
- Test number
- 415831812942
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material L/R (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded L/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tanks both metal pipes
Fail198,901 miles (+6,003)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,901 miles
- Test number
- 966583639618
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription missing black colour many places missing (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material L/R (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded L/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tanks both metal pipes
Pass192,898 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 192,898 miles
- Test number
- 809161865703
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail192,898 miles (+7,197)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,898 miles
- Test number
- 569104375415
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass185,701 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 185,701 miles
- Test number
- 304408448320
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail185,701 miles (+10,119)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,701 miles
- Test number
- 796412157558
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass175,582 miles (+9,566)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 175,582 miles
- Test number
- 784203996842
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,016 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 166,016 miles
- Test number
- 273259695499
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail166,012 miles (+9,089)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,012 miles
- Test number
- 947875907752
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass156,923 miles (+12,736)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 156,923 miles
- Test number
- 594929236638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,187 miles (+5,967)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 144,187 miles
- Test number
- 728426961562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,220 miles (+6,760)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 138,220 miles
- Test number
- 258407113591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,460 miles (+5,816)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 131,460 miles
- Test number
- 139760595193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,644 miles (+8,551)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 125,644 miles
- Test number
- 286873684473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,093 miles (+7,400)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 117,093 miles
- Test number
- 316016383117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,693 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 109,693 miles
- Test number
- 306288882131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,647 miles (+7,941)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,647 miles
- Test number
- 776188472145
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass101,706 miles (+49)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 101,706 miles
- Test number
- 279083981449
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail101,657 miles (+8,026)1 failure4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,657 miles
- Test number
- 898432471181
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass93,631 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 93,631 miles
- Test number
- 244993270134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,630 miles (+7,633)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,630 miles
- Test number
- 420412170128
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass85,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 85,997 miles
- Test number
- 464223679186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,997 miles (+9,499)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,997 miles
- Test number
- 253053979113
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fail76,498 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,498 miles
- Test number
- 124122328133
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass76,498 miles (+12,891)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 76,498 miles
- Test number
- 210982428105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,607 miles (+11,031)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 63,607 miles
- Test number
- 463364007135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 52,576 miles
- Test number
- 293403506488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y287 SBY
- Does Y287 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y287 SBY is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y287 SBY?
- The MOT on Y287 SBY is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y287 SBY done?
- Y287 SBY was recorded at 210,697 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 7,736 miles a year.
- Has Y287 SBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y287 SBY has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y287 SBY 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 Y287 SBY find?
- Y287 SBY passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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