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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y289 USSMOT history

Y289 USS is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 105,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

Y289 USS blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
105,396 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 USS
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
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 USS was last recorded at 105,396 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 3,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,374 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,022 miles
Average per year
3,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,396 miles
  • 2025 – 102,374 miles
  • 2024 – 98,486 miles
  • 2023 – 92,748 miles
  • 2022 – 91,276 miles
  • 2021 – 89,329 miles
  • 2020 – 86,767 miles
  • 2019 – 83,951 miles
  • 2018 – 80,001 miles
  • 2017 – 78,788 miles
  • 2016 – 70,194 miles
  • 2015 – 65,397 miles
  • 2014 – 61,757 miles
  • 2013 – 57,604 miles
  • 2012 – 53,611 miles
  • 2011 – 49,642 miles
  • 2010 – 45,922 miles
  • 2009 – 43,374 miles
  • 2008 – 39,993 miles
  • 2007 – 35,427 miles
  • 2006 – 29,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,396 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    105,396 miles
    Test number
    481341497249
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,396 miles (+3,022)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,396 miles
    Test number
    963936505640
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,374 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    889390760532
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail102,374 miles (+3,888)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    392506437876
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass98,486 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,486 miles
    Test number
    161800083676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  6. Fail98,486 miles (+5,738)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,486 miles
    Test number
    772944339619
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  7. Pass92,748 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,748 miles
    Test number
    762055628944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Fail92,748 miles (+69)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,748 miles
    Test number
    525342681604
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Fail92,679 miles (+1,403)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,679 miles
    Test number
    867565420476
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s/r stop light not working with position lights on (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose

  10. Pass91,276 miles (+67)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,276 miles
    Test number
    753191765781
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail91,209 miles (+1,880)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,209 miles
    Test number
    838279221206
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc fractured piece missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass89,329 miles (+2,562)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,329 miles
    Test number
    253283560534
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn advise replace with next set of brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn advise replace with next set of brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass86,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,767 miles
    Test number
    934262976871
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE / CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail86,767 miles (+2,816)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,767 miles
    Test number
    380902400617
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE / CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass83,951 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,951 miles
    Test number
    605084488290
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Fail83,951 miles (+3,950)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,951 miles
    Test number
    845537126463
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass80,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,001 miles
    Test number
    777230407481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,001 miles (+1,213)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,001 miles
    Test number
    504656841050
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass78,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,788 miles
    Test number
    548829904609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,788 miles (+8,594)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,788 miles
    Test number
    599950287037
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass70,194 miles (+4,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,194 miles
    Test number
    437450871261
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits and badly perished (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,397 miles (+3,640)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,397 miles
    Test number
    827931075037
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  23. Pass61,757 miles (+4,153)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,757 miles
    Test number
    408850794010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre very perished

  24. Pass57,604 miles (+3,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,604 miles
    Test number
    726421673057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass53,611 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,611 miles
    Test number
    576499572004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,642 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,642 miles
    Test number
    187788281435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,922 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,922 miles
    Test number
    372798760092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,374 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,374 miles
    Test number
    134906079481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,993 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,993 miles
    Test number
    213287388011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,427 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,427 miles
    Test number
    683834067016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass29,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,714 miles
    Test number
    102934076044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y289 USS

Does Y289 USS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 USS is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y289 USS?
The MOT on Y289 USS is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y289 USS done?
Y289 USS was recorded at 105,396 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,674 miles a year.
Has Y289 USS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 USS has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y289 USS 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 Y289 USS find?
Y289 USS passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all springs corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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