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Ford Focus

Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

Y5 BWBMOT history

Y5 BWB is an orange petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

Y5 BWB orange Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
121,707 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 BWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 BWB was last recorded at 121,707 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,700 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,707 miles
  • 2024 – 106,438 miles
  • 2023 – 102,971 miles
  • 2019 – 89,485 miles
  • 2018 – 89,482 miles
  • 2017 – 83,997 miles
  • 2016 – 80,748 miles
  • 2015 – 64,628 miles
  • 2014 – 52,390 miles
  • 2013 – 42,474 miles
  • 2012 – 32,017 miles
  • 2011 – 24,222 miles
  • 2010 – 17,792 miles
  • 2009 – 9,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,707 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,707 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    121,707 miles
    Test number
    965314263825
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail121,700 miles (+15,262)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,700 miles
    Test number
    834935288336
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass106,438 miles (+3,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,438 miles
    Test number
    182116075740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass102,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    778000579612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,971 miles (+8)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    309780399350
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. Fail102,963 miles (+13,478)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,963 miles
    Test number
    531452106162
    • DangerousNearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  7. Pass89,485 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,485 miles
    Test number
    157222301829
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail89,482 miles (+5,485)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,482 miles
    Test number
    611460358204
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face corroded to excess, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section detiorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes perished
  9. Pass83,997 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,997 miles
    Test number
    313493137293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,748 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,748 miles
    Test number
    954243555482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,957 miles
    Test number
    466349271059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,957 miles (+821)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,957 miles
    Test number
    136249491654
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has puncture (nail)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield have losse
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  13. Pass75,136 miles (+412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,136 miles
    Test number
    510107184247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Fail74,724 miles (+10,096)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,724 miles
    Test number
    295463617946
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise nail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryAdvise nail in offside rear tyre
  15. Pass64,628 miles (+505)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,628 miles
    Test number
    277270795024
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  16. Fail64,123 miles (+11,733)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,123 miles
    Test number
    965897275051
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  17. Pass52,390 miles (+9,916)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,390 miles
    Test number
    188659474066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,474 miles (+10,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    608311083060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass32,017 miles (+7,795)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,017 miles
    Test number
    526517762043
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvise E.S.P.fault
  20. Pass24,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,222 miles
    Test number
    139600881095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,222 miles (+6,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,222 miles
    Test number
    458170181072
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  22. Pass17,792 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,792 miles
    Test number
    441590190081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
  23. Fail17,792 miles (+7,856)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,792 miles
    Test number
    902750490046
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
  24. Pass9,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    9,936 miles
    Test number
    120405479402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 BWB

Does Y5 BWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 BWB expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 BWB?
The MOT on Y5 BWB expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 BWB done?
Y5 BWB was recorded at 121,707 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 6,794 miles a year.
Has Y5 BWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 BWB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 BWB 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 Y5 BWB find?
Y5 BWB passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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