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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y868 BCSMOT history

Y868 BCS is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

Y868 BCS silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,404 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y868 BCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y868 BCS was last recorded at 74,404 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 1,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,971 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,433 miles
Average per year
2,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,404 miles
  • 2025 – 72,971 miles
  • 2024 – 71,531 miles
  • 2023 – 70,006 miles
  • 2022 – 67,253 miles
  • 2021 – 64,317 miles
  • 2020 – 62,026 miles
  • 2019 – 59,648 miles
  • 2018 – 54,542 miles
  • 2017 – 51,702 miles
  • 2016 – 48,755 miles
  • 2015 – 45,449 miles
  • 2014 – 42,357 miles
  • 2013 – 39,994 miles
  • 2012 – 37,871 miles
  • 2011 – 35,887 miles
  • 2010 – 33,786 miles
  • 2009 – 30,368 miles
  • 2008 – 28,836 miles
  • 2007 – 25,914 miles
  • 2006 – 22,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,404 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,404 miles (+1,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    173572627244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass72,971 miles (+1,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,971 miles
    Test number
    893599336052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,531 miles
    Test number
    127995240267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,531 miles (+1,525)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,531 miles
    Test number
    156323074719
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass70,006 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,006 miles
    Test number
    846414621439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,253 miles (+2,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    859631865348
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass64,317 miles (+2,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,317 miles
    Test number
    344811801396
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass62,026 miles (+2,378)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,026 miles
    Test number
    277017727927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,648 miles (+1,875)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,648 miles
    Test number
    727907533362
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass57,773 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    57,773 miles
    Test number
    413019507578
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail57,773 miles (+3,231)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,773 miles
    Test number
    158563030261
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass54,542 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,542 miles
    Test number
    263923669880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    434683076205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing from edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail51,702 miles (+2,947)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    138264717647
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing from edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass48,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    601262017085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,755 miles (+3,306)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    369680789259
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass45,449 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,449 miles
    Test number
    566690515182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,357 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,357 miles
    Test number
    988704414100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,994 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,994 miles
    Test number
    657858793099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,871 miles
    Test number
    208500412178
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  21. Fail37,871 miles (+1,984)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,871 miles
    Test number
    609680812150
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  22. Pass35,887 miles (+2,101)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,887 miles
    Test number
    156768591080
    • NoteNearside front ,nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking

  23. Pass33,786 miles (+3,418)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,786 miles
    Test number
    293554500469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNear side front tyre outer wall cracking
    • NoteNear side rear tyre outer wall cracking
    • NoteOff side rear tyre outer wall cracking

  24. Pass30,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,368 miles
    Test number
    511024409190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,367 miles (+1,531)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    972824109147
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass28,836 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,836 miles
    Test number
    664088298018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,914 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,914 miles
    Test number
    610207307172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,838 miles
    Test number
    532667016167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y868 BCS

Does Y868 BCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y868 BCS is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y868 BCS?
The MOT on Y868 BCS is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y868 BCS done?
Y868 BCS was recorded at 74,404 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,519 miles a year.
Has Y868 BCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y868 BCS has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y868 BCS 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 Y868 BCS find?
Y868 BCS passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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