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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,388 cc

Y296 OBYMOT history

Y296 OBY is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

Y296 OBY black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,044 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 OBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 OBY was last recorded at 78,044 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 4,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,455 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,589 miles
Average per year
2,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,044 miles
  • 2025 – 73,455 miles
  • 2024 – 70,908 miles
  • 2023 – 69,439 miles
  • 2022 – 68,008 miles
  • 2021 – 66,600 miles
  • 2020 – 65,164 miles
  • 2019 – 63,866 miles
  • 2018 – 62,235 miles
  • 2017 – 60,479 miles
  • 2016 – 58,144 miles
  • 2015 – 55,870 miles
  • 2014 – 54,236 miles
  • 2013 – 51,740 miles
  • 2012 – 50,054 miles
  • 2011 – 48,136 miles
  • 2010 – 46,540 miles
  • 2009 – 43,922 miles
  • 2008 – 41,420 miles
  • 2007 – 39,222 miles
  • 2006 – 35,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,044 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,044 miles (+4,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,044 miles
    Test number
    208239817499
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass73,455 miles (+2,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,455 miles
    Test number
    929755535181
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass70,908 miles (+1,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,908 miles
    Test number
    678577578154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass69,439 miles (+1,431)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,439 miles
    Test number
    588072645045
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass68,008 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,008 miles
    Test number
    458365554812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,600 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,600 miles
    Test number
    238108326579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,164 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,164 miles
    Test number
    473387142478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,163 miles (+1,297)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,163 miles
    Test number
    806229690282
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  9. Pass63,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,866 miles
    Test number
    483251843592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail63,865 miles (+1,630)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,865 miles
    Test number
    894069147871
    • DangerousOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass62,235 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,235 miles
    Test number
    658999280051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,479 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    608001375604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,144 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,144 miles
    Test number
    985080965954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,870 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,870 miles
    Test number
    127238765443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,236 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,236 miles
    Test number
    945734784038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,740 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    139206783412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,054 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,054 miles
    Test number
    357394472064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,136 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,136 miles
    Test number
    127168781492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,540 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,540 miles
    Test number
    143678270451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,922 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,922 miles
    Test number
    734082679039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,420 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,420 miles
    Test number
    894491878082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,222 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,222 miles
    Test number
    101338277095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,761 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,761 miles
    Test number
    752139976043
    • NoteBoth front tyres shoulders of tread worn low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre,split/kerb damage to outer sidewall

Questions about Y296 OBY

Does Y296 OBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 OBY is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y296 OBY?
The MOT on Y296 OBY is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y296 OBY done?
Y296 OBY was recorded at 78,044 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 2,113 miles a year.
Has Y296 OBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 OBY has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on Y296 OBY 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 OBY find?
Y296 OBY passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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