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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y299 JAEMOT history

Y299 JAE is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

Y299 JAE blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
87,441 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 JAE
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
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 JAE was last recorded at 87,441 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,990 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
451 miles
Average per year
2,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,441 miles
  • 2024 – 68,675 miles
  • 2023 – 68,652 miles
  • 2022 – 68,589 miles
  • 2021 – 68,586 miles
  • 2020 – 68,583 miles
  • 2019 – 68,252 miles
  • 2018 – 67,756 miles
  • 2017 – 67,473 miles
  • 2016 – 66,977 miles
  • 2015 – 66,443 miles
  • 2014 – 64,861 miles
  • 2012 – 58,339 miles
  • 2011 – 53,728 miles
  • 2010 – 49,282 miles
  • 2008 – 49,073 miles
  • 2007 – 40,898 miles
  • 2006 – 35,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,441 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,441 miles (+451)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,441 miles
    Test number
    443784056526
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail86,990 miles (+18,315)2 dangerous7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,990 miles
    Test number
    980865402783
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery earth lead (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch behind inner arch lining (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch behind inner arch lining (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass68,675 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,675 miles
    Test number
    584248609688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,652 miles
    Test number
    776396615703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,651 miles (+62)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,651 miles
    Test number
    362588476049
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within 12 " of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass68,589 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,589 miles
    Test number
    142968940562
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all major suspension components

  7. Pass68,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,586 miles
    Test number
    775509449604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,586 miles (+3)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,586 miles
    Test number
    384575695477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass68,583 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,583 miles
    Test number
    613097884929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass68,252 miles (+496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,252 miles
    Test number
    505721759003
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass67,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,756 miles
    Test number
    448874161740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,756 miles (+283)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,756 miles
    Test number
    877866996813
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,473 miles (+496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,473 miles
    Test number
    212159560719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread area heavily perished

  14. Pass66,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,977 miles
    Test number
    860600834591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,977 miles (+534)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,977 miles
    Test number
    252622487936
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass66,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,443 miles
    Test number
    678710095128
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail66,443 miles (+1,582)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,443 miles
    Test number
    768380495194
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass64,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,861 miles
    Test number
    768898394189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    919840113255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass58,339 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,339 miles
    Test number
    397965712445
    • NoteNearside & offside rear wheel bearings slightly worn !!!!

  21. Fail58,339 miles (+4,611)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,339 miles
    Test number
    219973012215
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside & offside rear wheel bearings slightly worn !!!!

  22. Pass53,728 miles (+4,446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,728 miles
    Test number
    248134011231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass49,282 miles (+209)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,282 miles
    Test number
    144981720297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated

  24. Pass49,073 miles (+8,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,073 miles
    Test number
    630742238270
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass40,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,898 miles
    Test number
    231335057234
    • 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)

  26. Fail40,898 miles (+5,025)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,898 miles
    Test number
    822265157275
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

  27. Pass35,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,873 miles
    Test number
    742027856265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,871 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,871 miles
    Test number
    360457656400
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y299 JAE

Does Y299 JAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y299 JAE expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y299 JAE?
The MOT on Y299 JAE expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y299 JAE done?
Y299 JAE was recorded at 87,441 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 2,699 miles a year.
Has Y299 JAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 JAE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y299 JAE 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 Y299 JAE find?
Y299 JAE passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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