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Ford Focus

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y311 JELMOT history

Y311 JEL is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

Y311 JEL gold Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,148 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y311 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y311 JEL was last recorded at 127,148 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 4,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2008: 7,579 miles, lower than 43,477 miles on 29 Mar 2007.
  • 28 Mar 2023: 111,558 miles, lower than 114,453 miles on 20 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,268 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,880 miles
Average per year
4,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,148 miles
  • 2025 – 122,268 miles
  • 2024 – 116,908 miles
  • 2023 – 111,558 miles
  • 2022 – 106,732 miles
  • 2021 – 101,453 miles
  • 2020 – 96,058 miles
  • 2019 – 88,817 miles
  • 2018 – 81,915 miles
  • 2017 – 75,088 miles
  • 2016 – 68,253 miles
  • 2015 – 60,850 miles
  • 2014 – 53,379 miles
  • 2013 – 45,616 miles
  • 2012 – 38,332 miles
  • 2011 – 29,854 miles
  • 2010 – 21,020 miles
  • 2009 – 13,524 miles
  • 2008 – 7,579 miles
  • 2007 – 43,477 miles
  • 2006 – 34,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,148 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,148 miles (+4,880)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,148 miles
    Test number
    891639342605
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,268 miles (+5,360)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,268 miles
    Test number
    904975747891
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  3. Pass116,908 miles (+5,350)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,908 miles
    Test number
    829762351072
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass111,558 miles (-2,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,558 miles
    Test number
    203693322523
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,453 miles (+7,721)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,453 miles
    Test number
    267754343159
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner in wheel arch marked by yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked by yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,732 miles
    Test number
    221892770217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,732 miles (+5,279)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,732 miles
    Test number
    585854654059
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,453 miles (+5,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,453 miles
    Test number
    380782371379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,058 miles (+7,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,058 miles
    Test number
    860190119603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,817 miles (+6,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,817 miles
    Test number
    154319113491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,915 miles (+6,827)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,915 miles
    Test number
    819339346657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    409519435835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,088 miles (+6,835)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    238634240242
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass68,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,253 miles
    Test number
    619254129511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,253 miles (+7,403)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,253 miles
    Test number
    237880879149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail60,850 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,850 miles
    Test number
    117493985418
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass60,850 miles (+7,471)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,850 miles
    Test number
    785373785014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,379 miles (+7,763)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    875787774006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,616 miles (+7,284)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    269145583094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,332 miles (+8,478)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,332 miles
    Test number
    675494072097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,854 miles (+8,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,854 miles
    Test number
    577260691076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass21,020 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,020 miles
    Test number
    450101990027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,524 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,524 miles
    Test number
    963696589010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,579 miles (-35,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    7,579 miles
    Test number
    772287588088
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass43,477 miles (+8,895)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,477 miles
    Test number
    350918387057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,582 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,582 miles
    Test number
    621770686069
    • NoteScrew in nsr tyre

Questions about Y311 JEL

Does Y311 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y311 JEL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y311 JEL?
The MOT on Y311 JEL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y311 JEL done?
Y311 JEL was recorded at 127,148 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,630 miles a year.
Has Y311 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y311 JEL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y311 JEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y311 JEL find?
Y311 JEL passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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