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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y872 AOFMOT history

Y872 AOF is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 104,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

Y872 AOF red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
104,494 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 AOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y872 AOF was last recorded at 104,494 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 1,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,750 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,744 miles
Average per year
4,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,494 miles
  • 2025 – 102,750 miles
  • 2024 – 101,270 miles
  • 2023 – 99,510 miles
  • 2022 – 97,871 miles
  • 2021 – 95,992 miles
  • 2020 – 92,794 miles
  • 2019 – 88,214 miles
  • 2018 – 83,530 miles
  • 2017 – 77,943 miles
  • 2016 – 69,540 miles
  • 2015 – 63,670 miles
  • 2014 – 56,740 miles
  • 2013 – 50,935 miles
  • 2012 – 45,086 miles
  • 2011 – 39,119 miles
  • 2010 – 31,176 miles
  • 2009 – 22,923 miles
  • 2008 – 20,247 miles
  • 2007 – 15,469 miles
  • 2006 – 11,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,494 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • General corrosion to all suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,494 miles (+1,744)6 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,494 miles
    Test number
    120685747899
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass102,750 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,750 miles
    Test number
    410278828516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all suspension components

  3. Fail102,750 miles (+1,480)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,750 miles
    Test number
    309919670060
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all suspension components

  4. Pass101,270 miles (+1,760)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,270 miles
    Test number
    507726535158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,510 miles
    Test number
    676527901348
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under vehicle components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail99,510 miles (+1,639)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,510 miles
    Test number
    495885231595
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under vehicle components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass97,871 miles (+1,879)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,871 miles
    Test number
    609939868901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass95,992 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,992 miles
    Test number
    653702055306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,794 miles (+4,580)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,794 miles
    Test number
    231507364126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,214 miles
    Test number
    174117941245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,214 miles (+4,684)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,214 miles
    Test number
    805925421046
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,530 miles
    Test number
    386417891162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail83,530 miles (+5,587)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,530 miles
    Test number
    811936770798
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60R15 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60R15 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass77,943 miles (+8,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,943 miles
    Test number
    364092209106
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass69,540 miles (+5,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,540 miles
    Test number
    911475592630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  16. Fail63,670 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    208165625131
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteFuel filler pipe corroded

  17. Pass63,670 miles (+6,930)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    445805025162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteFuel filler pipe corroded

  18. Fail56,740 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,740 miles
    Test number
    139738904189
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on edge

  19. Pass56,740 miles (+5,805)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,740 miles
    Test number
    817658204135
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on edge

  20. Pass50,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,935 miles
    Test number
    626551123111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,935 miles (+5,849)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,935 miles
    Test number
    215781323187
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn
    • NoteFront brake imbalance is above normal
    • NoteFront tyres are worn unevenly advise tracking

  22. Pass45,086 miles (+5,967)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,086 miles
    Test number
    157302202176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,119 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,119 miles
    Test number
    515750131114
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass39,119 miles (+7,943)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,119 miles
    Test number
    806740931132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,176 miles (+8,253)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,176 miles
    Test number
    282333000100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,923 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,923 miles
    Test number
    440121519182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,638 miles (+2,391)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,638 miles
    Test number
    211433799029
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteHandbrake lever has slight travel

  28. Pass20,247 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,247 miles
    Test number
    584850198116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,469 miles (+4,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,469 miles
    Test number
    811771797172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass11,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,196 miles
    Test number
    190335496149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y872 AOF

Does Y872 AOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y872 AOF expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y872 AOF?
The MOT on Y872 AOF expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y872 AOF done?
Y872 AOF was recorded at 104,494 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,657 miles a year.
Has Y872 AOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 AOF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y872 AOF 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 Y872 AOF find?
Y872 AOF failed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 17 more.

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