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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y296 SRXMOT history

Y296 SRX is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 171,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

Y296 SRX green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
171,776 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 SRX
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
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 SRX was last recorded at 171,776 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 5,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,584 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,192 miles
Average per year
5,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,776 miles
  • 2025 – 166,584 miles
  • 2024 – 160,785 miles
  • 2023 – 154,970 miles
  • 2022 – 148,373 miles
  • 2021 – 144,493 miles
  • 2020 – 143,165 miles
  • 2019 – 139,446 miles
  • 2018 – 133,636 miles
  • 2017 – 128,080 miles
  • 2016 – 121,587 miles
  • 2015 – 113,738 miles
  • 2014 – 107,856 miles
  • 2013 – 101,560 miles
  • 2012 – 96,025 miles
  • 2011 – 89,939 miles
  • 2010 – 83,589 miles
  • 2009 – 77,862 miles
  • 2008 – 72,362 miles
  • 2007 – 64,344 miles
  • 2006 – 55,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,776 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryAll chassis and suspension corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension and chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,776 miles (+5,192)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    171,776 miles
    Test number
    245515207711
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll chassis and suspension corroded

  2. Pass166,584 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,584 miles
    Test number
    327013554956
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail166,584 miles (+5,799)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,584 miles
    Test number
    281365940028
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass160,785 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    160,785 miles
    Test number
    553438556273
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension and chassis corroded

  5. Fail160,784 miles (+5,814)6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,784 miles
    Test number
    262418749641
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisorySuspension and chassis corroded

  6. Pass154,970 miles (+6,597)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,970 miles
    Test number
    668071372778
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH starting to slip
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass148,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,373 miles
    Test number
    440241329832
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind heat shield (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat has metalwork protruding

  8. Fail148,373 miles (+3,880)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,373 miles
    Test number
    217604793867
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind heat shield (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat has metalwork protruding

  9. Pass144,493 miles (+1,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    144,493 miles
    Test number
    715983772074
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass143,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,165 miles
    Test number
    127382611188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,165 miles (+3,719)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,165 miles
    Test number
    141787124467
    • MajorEmissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass139,446 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    139,446 miles
    Test number
    954438496947
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail139,445 miles (+5,809)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,445 miles
    Test number
    508312342956
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass133,636 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,636 miles
    Test number
    700131925486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail133,635 miles (+5,555)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,635 miles
    Test number
    859649008461
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass128,080 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,080 miles
    Test number
    141639958592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp aim beam image slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp aim beam image slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail128,072 miles (+6,485)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,072 miles
    Test number
    181692848362
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass121,587 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,587 miles
    Test number
    739005903581
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail121,580 miles (+7,842)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,580 miles
    Test number
    771937138309
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass113,738 miles (+5,882)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,738 miles
    Test number
    226076455153
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass107,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,856 miles
    Test number
    617528664173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,850 miles (+6,290)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,850 miles
    Test number
    759588664185
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass101,560 miles (+5,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,560 miles
    Test number
    547028953119
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass96,025 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,025 miles
    Test number
    936936962106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass90,972 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,972 miles
    Test number
    507080262152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,939 miles (+6,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,939 miles
    Test number
    896178161195
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass83,589 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,589 miles
    Test number
    981792860110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass77,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,862 miles
    Test number
    242643869480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail77,862 miles (+5,500)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,862 miles
    Test number
    512713669101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  30. Pass72,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,362 miles
    Test number
    203649978167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail72,362 miles (+8,018)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,362 miles
    Test number
    152459678120
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass64,344 miles (+8,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,344 miles
    Test number
    802993577185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass55,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,962 miles
    Test number
    204531386473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 SRX

Does Y296 SRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 SRX is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y296 SRX?
The MOT on Y296 SRX is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y296 SRX done?
Y296 SRX was recorded at 171,776 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 5,795 miles a year.
Has Y296 SRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 SRX has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y296 SRX 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 SRX find?
Y296 SRX passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

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