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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y298 HWBMOT history

Y298 HWB is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 122,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

Y298 HWB silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,328 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 HWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 HWB was last recorded at 122,328 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 6,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,068 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,260 miles
Average per year
4,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,328 miles
  • 2025 – 116,068 miles
  • 2024 – 109,299 miles
  • 2023 – 103,738 miles
  • 2022 – 102,328 miles
  • 2021 – 101,626 miles
  • 2020 – 94,795 miles
  • 2019 – 84,645 miles
  • 2018 – 84,509 miles
  • 2017 – 83,360 miles
  • 2016 – 79,761 miles
  • 2015 – 77,283 miles
  • 2013 – 73,100 miles
  • 2012 – 69,586 miles
  • 2011 – 64,350 miles
  • 2010 – 60,325 miles
  • 2009 – 58,177 miles
  • 2008 – 54,746 miles
  • 2007 – 50,353 miles
  • 2006 – 41,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,328 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,328 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,328 miles
    Test number
    567224685711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,068 miles (+6,769)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,068 miles
    Test number
    835385752424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,299 miles
    Test number
    981657523479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail109,299 miles (+5,561)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,299 miles
    Test number
    648885443130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass103,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,738 miles
    Test number
    340697370610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,738 miles (+1,410)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,738 miles
    Test number
    879006563387
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass102,328 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,328 miles
    Test number
    671690101335
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong h/brake travel

  8. Fail102,328 miles (+702)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,328 miles
    Test number
    354116478670
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong h/brake travel

  9. Pass101,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,626 miles
    Test number
    300730891667
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail101,616 miles (+6,821)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,616 miles
    Test number
    386020825338
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass94,795 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,795 miles
    Test number
    813180096576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly delaminated

  12. Fail94,795 miles (+10,150)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,795 miles
    Test number
    846683404711
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly delaminated

  13. Pass84,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,645 miles
    Test number
    434385275348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail84,645 miles (+136)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,645 miles
    Test number
    225607821742
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass84,509 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,509 miles
    Test number
    550151315857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail84,484 miles (+1,124)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,484 miles
    Test number
    666794061135
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass83,360 miles (+3,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,360 miles
    Test number
    696650543310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass79,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    528316911819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,761 miles (+2,478)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    698108755979
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass77,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,283 miles
    Test number
    669581745047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail77,283 miles (+4,183)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,283 miles
    Test number
    829501045088
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass73,100 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,100 miles
    Test number
    348041923404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    458771922210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail69,586 miles (+5,236)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    558781022220
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass64,350 miles (+4,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    436291091016
    • NoteLong travel hand brake leaver

  26. Pass60,325 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,325 miles
    Test number
    363841490035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,177 miles (+3,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    874885689098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass54,746 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    353912598036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,353 miles
    Test number
    620277187082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail50,353 miles (+8,595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,353 miles
    Test number
    793347387043
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  31. Pass41,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,758 miles
    Test number
    543051886057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y298 HWB

Does Y298 HWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y298 HWB is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y298 HWB?
The MOT on Y298 HWB is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y298 HWB done?
Y298 HWB was recorded at 122,328 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 4,056 miles a year.
Has Y298 HWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 HWB has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y298 HWB 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 Y298 HWB find?
Y298 HWB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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