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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y298 OJBMOT history

Y298 OJB is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

Y298 OJB silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,642 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 OJB
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
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 OJB was last recorded at 149,642 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 7,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,958 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,684 miles
Average per year
5,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,642 miles
  • 2025 – 141,958 miles
  • 2024 – 135,667 miles
  • 2023 – 131,687 miles
  • 2022 – 127,915 miles
  • 2021 – 124,210 miles
  • 2020 – 122,303 miles
  • 2019 – 117,261 miles
  • 2018 – 112,338 miles
  • 2017 – 106,562 miles
  • 2016 – 100,413 miles
  • 2015 – 93,923 miles
  • 2014 – 87,669 miles
  • 2013 – 82,771 miles
  • 2012 – 72,610 miles
  • 2011 – 63,341 miles
  • 2010 – 55,188 miles
  • 2009 – 46,912 miles
  • 2008 – 42,050 miles
  • 2007 – 39,441 miles
  • 2006 – 34,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,642 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak front thermostat housing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear inner tyre wall perished/split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,642 miles (+7,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,642 miles
    Test number
    231914513041
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak front thermostat housing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside

  2. Pass141,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,958 miles
    Test number
    663812642509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail141,958 miles (+6,291)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,958 miles
    Test number
    191595401005
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Fitted incorrectly (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,667 miles (+3,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,667 miles
    Test number
    409232206679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass131,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,687 miles
    Test number
    748221925888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,687 miles (+3,772)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,687 miles
    Test number
    811688231837
    • DangerousPower steering component insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass127,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,915 miles
    Test number
    970452703584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,915 miles (+3,705)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,915 miles
    Test number
    760660896602
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass124,210 miles (+1,907)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    124,210 miles
    Test number
    457632488117
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,303 miles (+5,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    122,303 miles
    Test number
    228636073854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mounting broken

  11. Pass117,261 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,261 miles
    Test number
    578203141704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,338 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,338 miles
    Test number
    936186634321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,562 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,562 miles
    Test number
    859609990063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner tyre wall perished/split
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail106,561 miles (+6,148)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,561 miles
    Test number
    770928885378
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner end sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner tyre wall perished/split
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass100,413 miles (+6,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,413 miles
    Test number
    810373958758
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass93,923 miles (+6,254)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    979740255011
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner egdes

  17. Pass87,669 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    877853554002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,771 miles
    Test number
    477675973085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,771 miles (+10,161)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,771 miles
    Test number
    658380173085
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass72,610 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,610 miles
    Test number
    806298002100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteAdvise both headlight repaired
    • NoteAdvise condition of rear suspension bushs
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs worn

  21. Fail72,610 miles (+9,269)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,610 miles
    Test number
    408837702193
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteAdvise both headlight repaired
    • NoteAdvise condition of rear suspension bushs
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs worn

  22. Pass63,341 miles (+8,153)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,341 miles
    Test number
    659367691086
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise condition of rear suspension bushs
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs worn
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f and both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

  23. Pass55,188 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,188 miles
    Test number
    114093000143
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteNs repeater slightly loose not insecure
    • NoteRepair to both headligts mounts

  24. Fail55,188 miles (+8,276)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,188 miles
    Test number
    762502300146
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteNs repeater slightly loose not insecure
    • NoteRepair to both headligts mounts

  25. Pass46,912 miles (+4,862)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,912 miles
    Test number
    610046899034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,050 miles (+2,609)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,050 miles
    Test number
    393866168020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,441 miles (+4,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,441 miles
    Test number
    821384167059
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  28. Pass34,565 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,565 miles
    Test number
    223736966059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about Y298 OJB

Does Y298 OJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y298 OJB is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y298 OJB?
The MOT on Y298 OJB is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y298 OJB done?
Y298 OJB was recorded at 149,642 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,766 miles a year.
Has Y298 OJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 OJB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y298 OJB 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 OJB find?
Y298 OJB passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: coolant leak front thermostat housing; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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