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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y296 SBYMOT history

Y296 SBY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

Y296 SBY blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2026
Mileage
115,159 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 SBY
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
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 SBY was last recorded at 115,159 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 10,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,842 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10,317 miles
Average per year
4,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,159 miles
  • 2024 – 104,842 miles
  • 2023 – 94,614 miles
  • 2022 – 85,226 miles
  • 2021 – 80,982 miles
  • 2020 – 76,947 miles
  • 2019 – 70,503 miles
  • 2018 – 59,874 miles
  • 2017 – 50,891 miles
  • 2016 – 45,156 miles
  • 2015 – 38,307 miles
  • 2014 – 32,052 miles
  • 2013 – 28,341 miles
  • 2012 – 27,729 miles
  • 2011 – 27,177 miles
  • 2010 – 26,902 miles
  • 2009 – 26,367 miles
  • 2008 – 25,132 miles
  • 2007 – 23,988 miles
  • 2006 – 21,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,159 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,159 miles (+10,317)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,159 miles
    Test number
    738946075272
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,842 miles (+10,228)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,842 miles
    Test number
    473565742447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,614 miles (+9,388)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,614 miles
    Test number
    499492083141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,226 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,226 miles
    Test number
    282948946066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,982 miles (+4,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,982 miles
    Test number
    690919069050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass76,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,947 miles
    Test number
    678579887764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,947 miles (+6,444)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,947 miles
    Test number
    251742235241
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass70,503 miles (+10,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,503 miles
    Test number
    616590930711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass59,874 miles (+8,983)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,874 miles
    Test number
    164842175637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,891 miles
    Test number
    619772300292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,891 miles (+5,735)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,891 miles
    Test number
    769032505742
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn bald inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn bald inner edge

  12. Pass45,156 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    572017747495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,307 miles (+6,255)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,307 miles
    Test number
    356226005207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,052 miles (+3,711)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,052 miles
    Test number
    845536204205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,341 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,341 miles
    Test number
    126205223234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,729 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,729 miles
    Test number
    338412622496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,726 miles (+549)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,726 miles
    Test number
    555351022262
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass27,177 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,177 miles
    Test number
    697205811238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,902 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,902 miles
    Test number
    362822120215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,367 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,367 miles
    Test number
    533761719200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,132 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,132 miles
    Test number
    281154728244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,988 miles
    Test number
    391525227170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,988 miles (+2,007)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,988 miles
    Test number
    972515227103
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass21,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,981 miles
    Test number
    213261436132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 SBY

Does Y296 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 SBY expired on 20 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 SBY?
The MOT on Y296 SBY expired on 20 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 SBY done?
Y296 SBY was recorded at 115,159 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 4,815 miles a year.
Has Y296 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 SBY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on Y296 SBY 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 SBY find?
Y296 SBY passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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