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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

Y4 TBYMOT history

Y4 TBY is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 17 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

Y4 TBY red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,622 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 TBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 TBY was last recorded at 125,622 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,622 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,622 miles
  • 2025 – 117,537 miles
  • 2024 – 110,256 miles
  • 2023 – 101,469 miles
  • 2022 – 92,216 miles
  • 2021 – 80,433 miles
  • 2020 – 74,344 miles
  • 2019 – 62,658 miles
  • 2018 – 51,056 miles
  • 2017 – 41,199 miles
  • 2016 – 30,580 miles
  • 2015 – 25,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,622 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front door sill damaged.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryKnocking noise from nearside front.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVarious vehicle under surface and suspension components corrosion.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,622 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,622 miles
    Test number
    331639105968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door sill damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise from nearside front.
    • AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen.
    • AdvisoryVarious vehicle under surface and suspension components corrosion.
  2. Fail125,622 miles (+8,085)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,622 miles
    Test number
    485759646732
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door sill damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.8M (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise from nearside front.
    • AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen.
    • AdvisoryVarious vehicle under surface and suspension components corrosion.
  3. Pass117,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,537 miles
    Test number
    301848512086
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  4. Fail117,537 miles (+7,281)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,537 miles
    Test number
    567186561267
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  5. Pass110,256 miles (+8,787)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,256 miles
    Test number
    992372413143
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and belly pans fitted
    • AdvisoryWear n/s/f shockabsorber top mounting
  6. Pass101,469 miles (+9,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,469 miles
    Test number
    118970022279
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisorySill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.
  7. Pass92,216 miles (+11,783)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,216 miles
    Test number
    872104905594
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body cover fitted
  8. Pass80,433 miles (+6,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,433 miles
    Test number
    887508700090
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted concealing some testable components.
  9. Pass74,344 miles (+11,686)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,344 miles
    Test number
    134567214115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,658 miles (+11,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    356279058731
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & u8nder cover fitted
  11. Pass51,056 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,056 miles
    Test number
    753824676417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear stabling arm bushes unbonding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bush unbonding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm rear bush perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear stabling arm bushes unbonding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm bush unbonding
  12. Fail51,056 miles (+9,857)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,056 miles
    Test number
    751875423626
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear stabling arm bushes unbonding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bush unbonding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm rear bush perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear stabling arm bushes unbonding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm bush unbonding
  13. Pass41,199 miles (+10,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,199 miles
    Test number
    829236605535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary
  14. Pass30,580 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,580 miles
    Test number
    156287857746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,721 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,721 miles
    Test number
    248359735112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,755 miles
    Test number
    177538625039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 TBY

Does Y4 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 TBY is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 TBY?
The MOT on Y4 TBY is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 TBY done?
Y4 TBY was recorded at 125,622 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 9,226 miles a year.
Has Y4 TBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 TBY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 TBY 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 Y4 TBY find?
Y4 TBY passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front door sill damaged.; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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