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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y36 ULFMOT history

Y36 ULF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

Y36 ULF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
108,532 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 ULF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y36 ULF was last recorded at 108,532 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 5,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,497 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,035 miles
Average per year
3,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,532 miles
  • 2025 – 103,497 miles
  • 2024 – 98,917 miles
  • 2023 – 94,591 miles
  • 2022 – 91,514 miles
  • 2021 – 89,153 miles
  • 2020 – 80,855 miles
  • 2019 – 68,982 miles
  • 2018 – 59,181 miles
  • 2017 – 55,927 miles
  • 2016 – 44,698 miles
  • 2015 – 40,662 miles
  • 2014 – 39,668 miles
  • 2013 – 38,887 miles
  • 2012 – 38,093 miles
  • 2011 – 36,776 miles
  • 2010 – 36,026 miles
  • 2009 – 35,465 miles
  • 2008 – 34,515 miles
  • 2006 – 31,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,532 miles
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps misty require polishing
  • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  • AdvisoryOil leak os driveshaft

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Unable to see brakes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,532 miles (+5,035)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,532 miles
    Test number
    705645321908
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps misty require polishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak os driveshaft

  2. Pass103,497 miles (+4,580)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,497 miles
    Test number
    653287842944
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

  3. Pass98,917 miles (+4,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    528101316425
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface corrosion not excessive

  4. Pass94,591 miles (+3,077)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,591 miles
    Test number
    478856673949
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass91,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,514 miles
    Test number
    551394935761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,514 miles (+2,361)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,514 miles
    Test number
    486552336806
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,153 miles
    Test number
    529915179659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,153 miles (+8,298)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,153 miles
    Test number
    341192319599
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass80,855 miles (+11,873)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,855 miles
    Test number
    750768196210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,982 miles (+9,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,982 miles
    Test number
    725480909406
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass59,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,181 miles
    Test number
    805793177261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,181 miles (+3,254)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,181 miles
    Test number
    556814886397
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass55,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,927 miles
    Test number
    402656270154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,927 miles (+11,229)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,927 miles
    Test number
    857063963735
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass44,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    811334952642
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes.

  16. Fail44,698 miles (+4,036)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    795515186225
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes.

  17. Pass40,662 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,662 miles
    Test number
    275406875006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,668 miles
    Test number
    775500194082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,668 miles (+781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,668 miles
    Test number
    319067584014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass38,887 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,887 miles
    Test number
    855576283083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,093 miles (+1,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,093 miles
    Test number
    828928182055
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass36,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,776 miles
    Test number
    475192881056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,776 miles (+750)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,776 miles
    Test number
    975532181065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass36,026 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,026 miles
    Test number
    243375280004
    • NoteNearside wiper worn

  25. Fail36,026 miles (+561)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,026 miles
    Test number
    702025080035
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside wiper worn

  26. Pass35,465 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,465 miles
    Test number
    881747579017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,515 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,515 miles
    Test number
    673296828045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,798 miles
    Test number
    370803806333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y36 ULF

Does Y36 ULF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y36 ULF expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y36 ULF?
The MOT on Y36 ULF expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y36 ULF done?
Y36 ULF was recorded at 108,532 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 3,838 miles a year.
Has Y36 ULF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 ULF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y36 ULF 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 Y36 ULF find?
Y36 ULF failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: offside headlamp aim too high; parking brake efficiency below requirements; offside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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