
Ford Focus
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,756 cc
Y871 BHOMOT history
Y871 BHO is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,122 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 103,122 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,628 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y871 BHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,756 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y871 BHO was last recorded at 103,122 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,121 miles · 1 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,001 miles
- Average per year
- 3,628 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,122 miles
- 2025 – 100,121 miles
- 2024 – 96,602 miles
- 2023 – 95,152 miles
- 2022 – 91,631 miles
- 2021 – 86,784 miles
- 2020 – 79,573 miles
- 2019 – 72,401 miles
- 2018 – 70,728 miles
- 2017 – 68,791 miles
- 2016 – 66,872 miles
- 2015 – 64,675 miles
- 2014 – 61,550 miles
- 2013 – 59,700 miles
- 2012 – 58,265 miles
- 2011 – 56,225 miles
- 2010 – 52,722 miles
- 2009 – 46,135 miles
- 2008 – 42,647 miles
- 2007 – 35,290 miles
- 2006 – 29,989 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))
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 Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Inner cv boot weeping grease from clip
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Power steering fluid on minimum
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x2
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,122 miles (+3,001)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 103,122 miles
- Test number
- 341092898383
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))
Pass100,121 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 100,121 miles
- Test number
- 679462312204
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner cv boot weeping grease from clip
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid on minimum
Fail100,114 miles (+3,512)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,114 miles
- Test number
- 812451028320
- MajorCentral Obligatory mirror insecure fell off when adjusted to reverse (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner cv boot weeping grease from clip
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid on minimum
Pass96,602 miles (+59)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 96,602 miles
- Test number
- 145309489740
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x2 (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail96,543 miles (+1,391)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,543 miles
- Test number
- 339091879230
- MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x2 (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass95,152 miles (+3,521)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 95,152 miles
- Test number
- 856228454912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,631 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 91,631 miles
- Test number
- 182999075277
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,631 miles (+4,847)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,631 miles
- Test number
- 109232654394
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Pass86,784 miles (+7,211)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 86,784 miles
- Test number
- 678075914263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,573 miles (+7,172)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 79,573 miles
- Test number
- 476942131168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,401 miles (+846)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 72,401 miles
- Test number
- 420996526878
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,555 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 71,555 miles
- Test number
- 336886436643
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,555 miles (+827)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,555 miles
- Test number
- 585229536654
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,728 miles (+1,937)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 70,728 miles
- Test number
- 937619287400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,791 miles (+1,919)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 68,791 miles
- Test number
- 475025405769
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Pass66,872 miles (+2,197)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 66,872 miles
- Test number
- 927189842372
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Pass64,675 miles (+3,125)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 64,675 miles
- Test number
- 768648405013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,550 miles (+1,850)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 61,550 miles
- Test number
- 535801924096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,700 miles (+1,435)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 59,700 miles
- Test number
- 126269423450
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass58,265 miles (+2,040)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 58,265 miles
- Test number
- 108478112460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,225 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,225 miles
- Test number
- 127421731088
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass56,225 miles (+3,503)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 56,225 miles
- Test number
- 145041531031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,722 miles (+6,587)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 52,722 miles
- Test number
- 531659910007
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fail46,135 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,135 miles
- Test number
- 873671129019
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass46,135 miles (+3,488)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 46,135 miles
- Test number
- 971721729092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,647 miles (+7,357)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,647 miles
- Test number
- 543173728004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,290 miles (+5,301)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 35,290 miles
- Test number
- 723455927031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 29,989 miles
- Test number
- 971221036056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y871 BHO
- Does Y871 BHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y871 BHO is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y871 BHO?
- The MOT on Y871 BHO is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y871 BHO done?
- Y871 BHO was recorded at 103,122 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,628 miles a year.
- Has Y871 BHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y871 BHO has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y871 BHO 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 Y871 BHO find?
- Y871 BHO passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2.
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