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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

Y873 KJBMOT history

Y873 KJB is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 122,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

Y873 KJB green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
122,111 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 KJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 KJB was last recorded at 122,111 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 1,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,490 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,621 miles
Average per year
4,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,111 miles
  • 2024 – 120,490 miles
  • 2023 – 118,542 miles
  • 2022 – 116,264 miles
  • 2021 – 115,328 miles
  • 2020 – 114,554 miles
  • 2019 – 110,700 miles
  • 2018 – 106,730 miles
  • 2017 – 102,434 miles
  • 2016 – 95,650 miles
  • 2015 – 87,817 miles
  • 2014 – 80,980 miles
  • 2013 – 74,019 miles
  • 2012 – 66,874 miles
  • 2011 – 60,225 miles
  • 2010 – 54,580 miles
  • 2009 – 50,039 miles
  • 2008 – 46,300 miles
  • 2007 – 42,679 miles
  • 2006 – 35,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,111 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (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 Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,111 miles (+1,621)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,111 miles
    Test number
    318582888746
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass120,490 miles (+1,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,490 miles
    Test number
    913912041282
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass118,542 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,542 miles
    Test number
    651406404435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,539 miles (+2,275)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,539 miles
    Test number
    587184335327
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass116,264 miles (+936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,264 miles
    Test number
    498430316761
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass115,328 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,328 miles
    Test number
    943616121997
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail115,323 miles (+769)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,323 miles
    Test number
    366203293806
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass114,554 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,554 miles
    Test number
    905425407080
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail114,551 miles (+3,851)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,551 miles
    Test number
    864753518047
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass110,700 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,700 miles
    Test number
    177485129972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,633 miles (+3,903)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,633 miles
    Test number
    823817760879
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass106,730 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,730 miles
    Test number
    140483641485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,434 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,434 miles
    Test number
    945224891620
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail102,410 miles (+6,760)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    759968135706
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass95,650 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    788539096506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Fail95,647 miles (+7,830)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,647 miles
    Test number
    600483548080
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Pass87,817 miles (+6,837)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,817 miles
    Test number
    396841575088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass80,980 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    795907474062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,019 miles (+7,145)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    876623873020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,874 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,874 miles
    Test number
    709253472056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,225 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    505587761091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,580 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    704056670065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,576 miles (+4,537)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,576 miles
    Test number
    163325770495
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass50,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,039 miles
    Test number
    184187879410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,039 miles (+3,739)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,039 miles
    Test number
    151337079042
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass46,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,300 miles
    Test number
    471607178076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,299 miles (+3,620)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,299 miles
    Test number
    223137678094
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  28. Pass42,679 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,679 miles
    Test number
    451334767057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,628 miles
    Test number
    983119776076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y873 KJB

Does Y873 KJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y873 KJB expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y873 KJB?
The MOT on Y873 KJB expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y873 KJB done?
Y873 KJB was recorded at 122,111 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 4,449 miles a year.
Has Y873 KJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 KJB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y873 KJB 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 Y873 KJB find?
Y873 KJB passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both.

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