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Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y291 SBPMOT history

Y291 SBP is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

Y291 SBP red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2025
Mileage
145,610 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 SBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y291 SBP was last recorded at 145,610 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,629 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
981 miles
Average per year
5,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,610 miles
  • 2024 – 144,629 miles
  • 2023 – 140,755 miles
  • 2022 – 136,329 miles
  • 2021 – 134,608 miles
  • 2019 – 124,853 miles
  • 2018 – 121,402 miles
  • 2017 – 116,784 miles
  • 2016 – 112,784 miles
  • 2015 – 107,993 miles
  • 2014 – 93,109 miles
  • 2013 – 80,237 miles
  • 2012 – 60,645 miles
  • 2011 – 57,743 miles
  • 2010 – 54,875 miles
  • 2009 – 50,675 miles
  • 2008 – 47,129 miles
  • 2007 – 42,302 miles
  • 2006 – 38,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,610 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner & outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail145,610 miles (+981)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,610 miles
    Test number
    793972915589
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner & outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,629 miles (+3,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,629 miles
    Test number
    656289833196
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass140,755 miles (+4,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    140,755 miles
    Test number
    590139521184
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass136,329 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,329 miles
    Test number
    871133681668
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight perishing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight perishing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail136,329 miles (+1,721)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,329 miles
    Test number
    780852470960
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight perishing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight perishing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass134,608 miles (+9,755)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    134,608 miles
    Test number
    647406655218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,853 miles (+3,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,853 miles
    Test number
    500772117503
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn thin plus corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  8. Pass121,402 miles (+4,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,402 miles
    Test number
    243814633453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen zone (B)

  9. Pass116,784 miles (+4,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,784 miles
    Test number
    864981430434
    • AdvisoryDisc pitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  10. Pass112,784 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,784 miles
    Test number
    986502405298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,993 miles
    Test number
    489148235116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,993 miles (+14,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,993 miles
    Test number
    765206035103
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass93,109 miles (+12,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,109 miles
    Test number
    128835544426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass80,237 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    295031373069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight body damage to nearside front door

  15. Fail80,237 miles (+19,592)11 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    536789353069
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight body damage to nearside front door

  16. Pass60,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,645 miles
    Test number
    177847522061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,645 miles (+2,902)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,645 miles
    Test number
    286907122067
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass57,743 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,743 miles
    Test number
    808656641086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,875 miles (+4,200)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,875 miles
    Test number
    204450640076
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

  20. Pass50,675 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,675 miles
    Test number
    733083949031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,129 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    400393848089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,302 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,302 miles
    Test number
    863594847040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,392 miles
    Test number
    212404856095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y291 SBP

Does Y291 SBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y291 SBP expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y291 SBP?
The MOT on Y291 SBP expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y291 SBP done?
Y291 SBP was recorded at 145,610 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 5,533 miles a year.
Has Y291 SBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 SBP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y291 SBP 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 Y291 SBP find?
Y291 SBP failed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 2 major defects: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner & outer sills.; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills..

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