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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y296 LJNMOT history

Y296 LJN is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 58,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

Y296 LJN black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
58,212 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 LJN
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
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 LJN was last recorded at 58,212 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 1,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,731 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,481 miles
Average per year
2,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,212 miles
  • 2024 – 56,731 miles
  • 2023 – 53,820 miles
  • 2022 – 50,455 miles
  • 2021 – 46,916 miles
  • 2020 – 45,729 miles
  • 2019 – 40,362 miles
  • 2018 – 34,576 miles
  • 2017 – 31,220 miles
  • 2016 – 28,274 miles
  • 2015 – 27,445 miles
  • 2014 – 25,594 miles
  • 2013 – 23,960 miles
  • 2012 – 22,991 miles
  • 2011 – 21,911 miles
  • 2010 – 20,335 miles
  • 2009 – 18,461 miles
  • 2008 – 16,258 miles
  • 2007 – 13,269 miles
  • 2006 – 9,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,212 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edgesRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under car
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
  • AdvisoryOil leak under engine

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,212 miles (+1,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    58,212 miles
    Test number
    614185561126
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under car
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine
  2. Pass56,731 miles (+2,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,731 miles
    Test number
    511339141235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door not opening from inside
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOi leak under engine
  3. Pass53,820 miles (+3,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,820 miles
    Test number
    364343702020
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak under engine
  4. Pass50,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,455 miles
    Test number
    746406019793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,455 miles (+3,539)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,455 miles
    Test number
    848801496781
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass46,916 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,916 miles
    Test number
    297870616848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    261218440206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,729 miles (+5,367)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    555512786529
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass40,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,362 miles
    Test number
    540534176427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail40,362 miles (+5,786)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,362 miles
    Test number
    550026008211
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass34,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,576 miles
    Test number
    657890034745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,576 miles (+3,356)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,576 miles
    Test number
    539155360375
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  13. Pass31,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,220 miles
    Test number
    583815962566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,220 miles (+2,946)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,220 miles
    Test number
    565373971798
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. should be 195/60/15 not 195/65/15 (4.1.A.1a)
  15. Pass28,274 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,274 miles
    Test number
    512504339691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,445 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,445 miles
    Test number
    656305965050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,594 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,594 miles
    Test number
    916694074013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,960 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,960 miles
    Test number
    167162273463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,991 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,991 miles
    Test number
    889407062062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,911 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,911 miles
    Test number
    189273171447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,335 miles
    Test number
    104647360056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,335 miles (+1,874)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,335 miles
    Test number
    733697560071
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  23. Pass18,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,461 miles
    Test number
    254225769062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,461 miles (+2,203)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,461 miles
    Test number
    853315569021
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  25. Pass16,258 miles (+2,989)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,258 miles
    Test number
    372555778007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
  26. Pass13,269 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,269 miles
    Test number
    102854677499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,603 miles
    Test number
    984214176080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 LJN

Does Y296 LJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 LJN expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 LJN?
The MOT on Y296 LJN expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 LJN done?
Y296 LJN was recorded at 58,212 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 2,487 miles a year.
Has Y296 LJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 LJN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y296 LJN 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 LJN find?
Y296 LJN passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: both front tyres wearing on inner edges; general corrosion under car; handbrake travel high, and 1 more.

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