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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,388 cc

Y869 MHEMOT history

Y869 MHE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

Y869 MHE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,266 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y869 MHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y869 MHE was last recorded at 132,266 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,864 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
402 miles
Average per year
4,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,266 miles
  • 2024 – 131,864 miles
  • 2023 – 131,226 miles
  • 2022 – 130,233 miles
  • 2021 – 129,325 miles
  • 2020 – 128,679 miles
  • 2019 – 124,663 miles
  • 2018 – 119,790 miles
  • 2017 – 114,858 miles
  • 2016 – 109,324 miles
  • 2015 – 105,304 miles
  • 2014 – 100,112 miles
  • 2013 – 94,769 miles
  • 2012 – 89,721 miles
  • 2011 – 84,909 miles
  • 2010 – 77,854 miles
  • 2009 – 74,952 miles
  • 2008 – 70,465 miles
  • 2007 – 64,168 miles
  • 2006 – 53,120 miles
  • 2005 – 43,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,266 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,266 miles (+402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,266 miles
    Test number
    299674621220
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,864 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,864 miles
    Test number
    703496972870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,828 miles (+602)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,828 miles
    Test number
    956569084354
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front section of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,226 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,226 miles
    Test number
    522578422007
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail131,226 miles (+993)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,226 miles
    Test number
    754076911475
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass130,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,233 miles
    Test number
    174548175965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,233 miles (+908)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,233 miles
    Test number
    441179167376
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass129,325 miles (+646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,325 miles
    Test number
    561401513370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass128,679 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,679 miles
    Test number
    272096333010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance

  10. Fail128,679 miles (+4,016)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,679 miles
    Test number
    458336068586
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance

  11. Pass124,663 miles (+4,873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,663 miles
    Test number
    485429071080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass119,790 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,790 miles
    Test number
    510958292878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,858 miles (+5,534)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,858 miles
    Test number
    314342892248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,324 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,324 miles
    Test number
    907616075933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,304 miles (+5,192)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,304 miles
    Test number
    889386851718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,112 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,112 miles
    Test number
    305360264205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,769 miles
    Test number
    436871963209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,769 miles (+5,048)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,769 miles
    Test number
    976041563258
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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)

  19. Pass89,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,721 miles
    Test number
    936553162202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,721 miles (+4,812)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,721 miles
    Test number
    506363062223
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass84,909 miles (+7,055)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,909 miles
    Test number
    135415081235
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to wear bars 2mm

  22. Pass77,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,854 miles
    Test number
    860089700226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,854 miles (+2,902)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,854 miles
    Test number
    791709300200
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass74,952 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,952 miles
    Test number
    501145099239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,465 miles
    Test number
    694351208374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,465 miles (+6,297)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,465 miles
    Test number
    953671108327
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass64,168 miles (+11,048)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    400260397254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,120 miles (+10,105)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,120 miles
    Test number
    760911296289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    682512895255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y869 MHE

Does Y869 MHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y869 MHE expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y869 MHE?
The MOT on Y869 MHE expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y869 MHE done?
Y869 MHE was recorded at 132,266 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 4,463 miles a year.
Has Y869 MHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y869 MHE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y869 MHE 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 Y869 MHE find?
Y869 MHE passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill.

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