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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y37 RELMOT history

Y37 REL is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.

Y37 REL grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
145,153 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 REL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y37 REL was last recorded at 145,153 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2020: 27,401 miles, lower than 135,141 miles on 23 Aug 2019.

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
144,553 miles · 7 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
600 miles
Average per year
6,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,153 miles
  • 2024 – 144,553 miles
  • 2023 – 144,376 miles
  • 2022 – 143,594 miles
  • 2021 – 142,762 miles
  • 2020 – 27,401 miles
  • 2019 – 135,141 miles
  • 2018 – 128,598 miles
  • 2017 – 118,534 miles
  • 2016 – 107,554 miles
  • 2015 – 96,523 miles
  • 2014 – 84,802 miles
  • 2013 – 72,291 miles
  • 2012 – 60,142 miles
  • 2011 – 48,114 miles
  • 2010 – 39,380 miles
  • 2009 – 32,845 miles
  • 2008 – 26,916 miles
  • 2007 – 20,372 miles
  • 2006 – 14,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,153 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,153 miles (+600)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,153 miles
    Test number
    398478480384
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,553 miles (+177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,553 miles
    Test number
    999118713190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass144,376 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,376 miles
    Test number
    543626037541
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail144,375 miles (+781)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,375 miles
    Test number
    951753164850
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass143,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,594 miles
    Test number
    578454813939
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail143,594 miles (+832)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,594 miles
    Test number
    693387886004
    • MajorOffside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass142,762 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,762 miles
    Test number
    662574363707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,756 miles (+115,355)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,756 miles
    Test number
    280645890648
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass27,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    27,401 miles
    Test number
    277176110136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,401 miles (-107,740)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,401 miles
    Test number
    399661119881
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass135,141 miles (+6,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,141 miles
    Test number
    377672589080
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass128,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,598 miles
    Test number
    813832640968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail128,597 miles (+10,063)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,597 miles
    Test number
    533004313688
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass118,534 miles (+10,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,534 miles
    Test number
    374895012896
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass107,554 miles (+11,031)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,554 miles
    Test number
    413469565629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,523 miles (+11,721)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,523 miles
    Test number
    506271295139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,802 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,802 miles
    Test number
    249212294180
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass84,802 miles (+12,511)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,802 miles
    Test number
    347142594159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,291 miles (+12,149)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,291 miles
    Test number
    605913693105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,142 miles (+12,028)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,142 miles
    Test number
    777762302258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,114 miles (+8,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    636406591185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,380 miles (+6,535)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,380 miles
    Test number
    281667680439
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass32,845 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,845 miles
    Test number
    612054389149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,916 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,916 miles
    Test number
    373886588118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,372 miles (+5,731)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,372 miles
    Test number
    260724497456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,641 miles
    Test number
    170702096141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 REL

Does Y37 REL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 REL expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 REL?
The MOT on Y37 REL expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 REL done?
Y37 REL was recorded at 145,153 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 6,820 miles a year.
Has Y37 REL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 REL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y37 REL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y37 REL find?
Y37 REL failed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with 3 major defects: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch.

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