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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y871 HBOMOT history

Y871 HBO is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.

Y871 HBO green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
114,763 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y871 HBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y871 HBO was last recorded at 114,763 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 2,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,892 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,871 miles
Average per year
4,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,763 miles
  • 2023 – 111,892 miles
  • 2022 – 107,390 miles
  • 2021 – 104,115 miles
  • 2020 – 102,008 miles
  • 2019 – 91,339 miles
  • 2018 – 78,147 miles
  • 2017 – 70,999 miles
  • 2016 – 64,596 miles
  • 2015 – 62,355 miles
  • 2014 – 60,445 miles
  • 2013 – 59,084 miles
  • 2012 – 58,083 miles
  • 2011 – 55,551 miles
  • 2010 – 53,359 miles
  • 2009 – 50,580 miles
  • 2008 – 47,339 miles
  • 2007 – 43,900 miles
  • 2006 – 40,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,763 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear axle and all of its components
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,763 miles (+2,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,763 miles
    Test number
    591553735197
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear axle and all of its components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass111,892 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,892 miles
    Test number
    675360816378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,390 miles (+3,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,390 miles
    Test number
    289025844020
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion on underside
  4. Pass104,115 miles (+2,107)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    978353926738
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass102,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,008 miles
    Test number
    639060591869
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
  6. Fail102,008 miles (+10,669)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,008 miles
    Test number
    794549066486
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
  7. Pass91,339 miles (+13,192)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    539032430063
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass78,147 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,147 miles
    Test number
    464799427945
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail78,144 miles (+7,145)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    520595706638
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass70,999 miles (+6,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,999 miles
    Test number
    132749792518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass64,596 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,596 miles
    Test number
    488958066790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,355 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    557402455160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,445 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,445 miles
    Test number
    658499074127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,084 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,084 miles
    Test number
    739302403166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,083 miles (+2,532)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,083 miles
    Test number
    216938612408
    • NoteAirbag light on
  16. Pass55,551 miles (+2,192)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,551 miles
    Test number
    529986511112
    • NoteO/S wiper blade too small, clearing screen, view unaffected.
  17. Pass53,359 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,359 miles
    Test number
    403624320107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,580 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,580 miles
    Test number
    771457619144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,339 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,339 miles
    Test number
    962562918167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,900 miles (+3,245)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,900 miles
    Test number
    703408227128
    • NoteSlight corrosion exhaust and front discs - front headlamps loose but not insecure - rear suspension bushes starting to perish - slight corrosion metalbrake pipes
  21. Pass40,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,655 miles
    Test number
    272201336419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y871 HBO

Does Y871 HBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y871 HBO expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y871 HBO?
The MOT on Y871 HBO expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y871 HBO done?
Y871 HBO was recorded at 114,763 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 4,007 miles a year.
Has Y871 HBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y871 HBO has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y871 HBO 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 HBO find?
Y871 HBO passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; heavy corrosion to rear axle and all of its components; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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