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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y308 CLAMOT history

Y308 CLA is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

Y308 CLA green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,343 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 CLA
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
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y308 CLA was last recorded at 81,343 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,200 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,143 miles
Average per year
2,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,343 miles
  • 2025 – 80,200 miles
  • 2024 – 78,504 miles
  • 2023 – 76,429 miles
  • 2022 – 73,657 miles
  • 2021 – 71,265 miles
  • 2019 – 67,255 miles
  • 2018 – 62,830 miles
  • 2017 – 58,185 miles
  • 2016 – 53,687 miles
  • 2015 – 50,572 miles
  • 2014 – 47,339 miles
  • 2013 – 45,034 miles
  • 2012 – 42,745 miles
  • 2011 – 40,636 miles
  • 2010 – 37,191 miles
  • 2009 – 33,698 miles
  • 2008 – 31,666 miles
  • 2007 – 29,793 miles
  • 2006 – 26,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,343 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Coil spring corroded all springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,343 miles (+1,143)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,343 miles
    Test number
    398472754355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass80,200 miles (+1,696)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,200 miles
    Test number
    718736046514
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass78,504 miles (+2,075)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,504 miles
    Test number
    458338315552
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded,outer sills covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass76,429 miles (+2,772)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,429 miles
    Test number
    841217956771
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills,sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass73,657 miles (+2,392)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    549052510416
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both foot and hand brake performance low (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills,sill covers fitted covering outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass71,265 miles (+4,010)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    236568612535
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded,sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chip/crack in swept area of windscreen
  7. Pass67,255 miles (+4,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,255 miles
    Test number
    865598369797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  8. Pass62,830 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,830 miles
    Test number
    694031687796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,185 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,185 miles
    Test number
    698690087234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,687 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,687 miles
    Test number
    462149902526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,572 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,572 miles
    Test number
    356016995158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,519 miles (+3,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,519 miles
    Test number
    568875695146
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass47,339 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,339 miles
    Test number
    355699394166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,034 miles (+2,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,034 miles
    Test number
    337693693182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass42,745 miles (+2,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,745 miles
    Test number
    127807372159
    • 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)
  16. Pass40,636 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,636 miles
    Test number
    259970401250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,191 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,191 miles
    Test number
    222284900230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,698 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,698 miles
    Test number
    201360579423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,666 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,666 miles
    Test number
    922375168153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,793 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,793 miles
    Test number
    554882367154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,875 miles
    Test number
    521173166127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y308 CLA

Does Y308 CLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y308 CLA is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y308 CLA?
The MOT on Y308 CLA is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y308 CLA done?
Y308 CLA was recorded at 81,343 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,780 miles a year.
Has Y308 CLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 CLA has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on Y308 CLA 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 Y308 CLA find?
Y308 CLA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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