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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y296 FOGMOT history

Y296 FOG is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 58,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

Y296 FOG green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
58,130 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 FOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 FOG was last recorded at 58,130 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 8,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,830 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,300 miles
Average per year
1,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,130 miles
  • 2024 – 49,830 miles
  • 2023 – 49,580 miles
  • 2022 – 49,198 miles
  • 2021 – 48,739 miles
  • 2020 – 47,878 miles
  • 2019 – 47,000 miles
  • 2018 – 46,387 miles
  • 2017 – 45,944 miles
  • 2016 – 45,444 miles
  • 2015 – 44,540 miles
  • 2014 – 43,735 miles
  • 2013 – 42,216 miles
  • 2012 – 40,999 miles
  • 2011 – 39,485 miles
  • 2010 – 36,616 miles
  • 2009 – 36,138 miles
  • 2008 – 35,543 miles
  • 2007 – 33,947 miles
  • 2006 – 28,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,130 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,130 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    58,130 miles
    Test number
    470192579156
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail58,127 miles (+8,297)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,127 miles
    Test number
    410122006048
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass49,830 miles (+250)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,830 miles
    Test number
    194805166486
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT/REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/O (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass49,580 miles (+382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    994330249485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  5. Pass49,198 miles (+459)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    844827251296
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass48,739 miles (+861)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    781010242575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass47,878 miles (+878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,878 miles
    Test number
    729894578054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass47,000 miles (+613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,000 miles
    Test number
    743128062494
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass46,387 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,387 miles
    Test number
    359952710399
    • MinorNearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail46,387 miles (+443)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,387 miles
    Test number
    925966576243
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass45,944 miles (+500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,944 miles
    Test number
    123524189885
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass45,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    564941248658
    • AdvisoryUnder body and sill covers fitted

  13. Fail45,444 miles (+904)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    744638157308
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder body and sill covers fitted

  14. Pass44,540 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,540 miles
    Test number
    871224911870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,735 miles
    Test number
    376464494214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail43,732 miles (+1,516)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,732 miles
    Test number
    196564494284
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass42,216 miles (+1,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,216 miles
    Test number
    566318513358
    • 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)

  18. Pass40,999 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    268301022372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,485 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,485 miles
    Test number
    267021921323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,616 miles (+478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,616 miles
    Test number
    830250520380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass36,138 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,138 miles
    Test number
    630241429315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,543 miles
    Test number
    404298608399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,543 miles (+1,596)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,543 miles
    Test number
    484438808319
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass33,947 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,947 miles
    Test number
    231508097153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,109 miles
    Test number
    250272276447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail28,109 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,109 miles
    Test number
    854482576153
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y296 FOG

Does Y296 FOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 FOG is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y296 FOG?
The MOT on Y296 FOG is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y296 FOG done?
Y296 FOG was recorded at 58,130 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 1,548 miles a year.
Has Y296 FOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 FOG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y296 FOG 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 Y296 FOG find?
Y296 FOG passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; coil spring corroded all.; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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