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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y872 FHJMOT history

Y872 FHJ is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

Y872 FHJ green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,868 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 FHJ
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
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 FHJ was last recorded at 79,868 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 13,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,260 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,608 miles
Average per year
3,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,868 miles
  • 2024 – 66,260 miles
  • 2023 – 53,198 miles
  • 2022 – 46,220 miles
  • 2021 – 40,601 miles
  • 2020 – 33,834 miles
  • 2019 – 31,506 miles
  • 2018 – 30,299 miles
  • 2017 – 28,370 miles
  • 2016 – 26,000 miles
  • 2015 – 22,684 miles
  • 2014 – 19,548 miles
  • 2013 – 18,762 miles
  • 2012 – 18,442 miles
  • 2011 – 17,330 miles
  • 2010 – 15,681 miles
  • 2009 – 14,573 miles
  • 2008 – 13,944 miles
  • 2007 – 12,507 miles
  • 2006 – 10,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,868 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    821608060720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,866 miles (+13,606)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,866 miles
    Test number
    894920500953
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass66,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,260 miles
    Test number
    304598421839
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  4. Fail66,260 miles (+13,062)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,260 miles
    Test number
    518539944345
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  5. Pass53,198 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,198 miles
    Test number
    300836635772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,315 miles (+4,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,315 miles
    Test number
    375344166025
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass46,220 miles (+5,619)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,220 miles
    Test number
    708875063062
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn at inner edge

  8. Pass40,601 miles (+6,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,601 miles
    Test number
    648895242002
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass33,834 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,834 miles
    Test number
    478044217506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,506 miles (+1,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,506 miles
    Test number
    941304741188
    • 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))

  11. Pass30,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,299 miles
    Test number
    134541564737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,299 miles (+1,929)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,299 miles
    Test number
    828398167633
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass28,370 miles (+2,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,370 miles
    Test number
    302532289851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Perished/Cracked but not showing Cords

  14. Pass26,000 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,000 miles
    Test number
    133038081364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,684 miles
    Test number
    517937575005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,684 miles (+3,136)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,684 miles
    Test number
    525097575072
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass19,548 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,548 miles
    Test number
    778540684063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,762 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,762 miles
    Test number
    886858073096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,442 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,442 miles
    Test number
    116731282461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,330 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,330 miles
    Test number
    189815771005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,681 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,681 miles
    Test number
    113316870084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,573 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,573 miles
    Test number
    710385279093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,944 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,944 miles
    Test number
    350058178050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,507 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,507 miles
    Test number
    120862897410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,503 miles (+1,620)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,503 miles
    Test number
    233728187052
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  26. Pass10,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,883 miles
    Test number
    272597586072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y872 FHJ

Does Y872 FHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 FHJ is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y872 FHJ?
The MOT on Y872 FHJ is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y872 FHJ done?
Y872 FHJ was recorded at 79,868 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,501 miles a year.
Has Y872 FHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 FHJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y872 FHJ 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 FHJ find?
Y872 FHJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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