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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y293 FCNMOT history

Y293 FCN is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

Y293 FCN blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
175,710 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y293 FCN
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
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y293 FCN was last recorded at 175,710 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,710 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,710 miles
  • 2024 – 170,307 miles
  • 2023 – 163,866 miles
  • 2022 – 156,516 miles
  • 2021 – 148,956 miles
  • 2020 – 140,840 miles
  • 2019 – 133,807 miles
  • 2018 – 126,039 miles
  • 2017 – 119,629 miles
  • 2016 – 118,537 miles
  • 2014 – 111,599 miles
  • 2013 – 108,531 miles
  • 2012 – 97,888 miles
  • 2010 – 91,617 miles
  • 2009 – 83,570 miles
  • 2008 – 72,565 miles
  • 2007 – 60,394 miles
  • 2006 – 49,012 miles
  • 2005 – 36,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,710 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,710 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    175,710 miles
    Test number
    523575922013
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail175,710 miles (+5,403)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,710 miles
    Test number
    431315152270
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass170,307 miles (+6,441)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,307 miles
    Test number
    402110955337
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,866 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,866 miles
    Test number
    185670594164
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail163,866 miles (+7,350)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,866 miles
    Test number
    681410984197
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass156,516 miles (+7,560)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,516 miles
    Test number
    275179484515
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass148,956 miles (+8,116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,956 miles
    Test number
    960022808052
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass140,840 miles (+7,033)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,840 miles
    Test number
    501221274107
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,807 miles (+7,768)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,807 miles
    Test number
    110591688043
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass126,039 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,039 miles
    Test number
    980926191027
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail126,039 miles (+6,410)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,039 miles
    Test number
    406459220327
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass119,629 miles (+1,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    119,629 miles
    Test number
    383118253578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm

  13. Pass118,537 miles (+2,897)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,537 miles
    Test number
    715259077489
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both links (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass115,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,640 miles
    Test number
    205750889349
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail115,640 miles (+4,041)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,640 miles
    Test number
    465159860987
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass111,599 miles (+3,068)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,599 miles
    Test number
    567249694257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront part exhaust heat shield deteriorated

  17. Pass108,531 miles (+870)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,531 miles
    Test number
    339249873295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s rear exhaust corroded

  18. Fail107,661 miles (+9,773)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,661 miles
    Test number
    937086603237
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBattery Insecure
    • NoteRats living in engine bay..

  19. Pass97,888 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,888 miles
    Test number
    538084502340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,617 miles (+8,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    91,617 miles
    Test number
    751099030343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass83,570 miles (+11,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    83,570 miles
    Test number
    521939009303
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass72,565 miles (+12,171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,565 miles
    Test number
    591042128312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,394 miles (+11,382)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,394 miles
    Test number
    580403027317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,012 miles (+12,877)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,012 miles
    Test number
    670014026345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,135 miles
    Test number
    840120535369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y293 FCN

Does Y293 FCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y293 FCN expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y293 FCN?
The MOT on Y293 FCN expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y293 FCN done?
Y293 FCN was recorded at 175,710 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 7,046 miles a year.
Has Y293 FCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y293 FCN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y293 FCN 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 Y293 FCN find?
Y293 FCN passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust mounting defective; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s, and 5 more.

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