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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y879 MPPMOT history

Y879 MPP is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

Y879 MPP black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2025
Mileage
73,259 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 MPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 MPP was last recorded at 73,259 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 8,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,730 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
8,529 miles
Average per year
2,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,259 miles
  • 2023 – 64,730 miles
  • 2022 – 59,316 miles
  • 2021 – 55,366 miles
  • 2020 – 53,054 miles
  • 2019 – 50,986 miles
  • 2018 – 48,436 miles
  • 2017 – 46,120 miles
  • 2016 – 43,860 miles
  • 2015 – 40,960 miles
  • 2014 – 39,800 miles
  • 2013 – 37,876 miles
  • 2012 – 36,627 miles
  • 2011 – 35,155 miles
  • 2010 – 33,827 miles
  • 2009 – 32,607 miles
  • 2008 – 31,498 miles
  • 2007 – 29,615 miles
  • 2006 – 26,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,259 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and general underbody surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front tyre scrubbed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,259 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    341991076585
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and general underbody surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail73,259 miles (+8,529)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    241450655462
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and general underbody surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass64,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,730 miles
    Test number
    658936268256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,730 miles (+5,414)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,730 miles
    Test number
    971889477046
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass59,316 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,316 miles
    Test number
    900419532964
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (mains) (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail59,316 miles (+3,950)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,316 miles
    Test number
    721171013474
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (mains) (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass55,366 miles (+2,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,366 miles
    Test number
    845445142809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass53,054 miles (+2,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,054 miles
    Test number
    599809800750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass50,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,986 miles
    Test number
    310134151658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail50,986 miles (+2,550)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,986 miles
    Test number
    606322137363
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass48,436 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,436 miles
    Test number
    592511456381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre scrubbed

  12. Fail48,372 miles (+2,252)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,372 miles
    Test number
    831890125467
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre scrubbed

  13. Pass46,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    423405070335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,120 miles (+2,260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    466110085458
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass43,860 miles (+2,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,860 miles
    Test number
    204126375134
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing on outer shoulders.

  16. Pass40,960 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,960 miles
    Test number
    467668315152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,800 miles (+1,924)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,800 miles
    Test number
    588228114151
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass37,876 miles (+1,249)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,876 miles
    Test number
    525796013143
    • NoteFront tyres perished
    • NoteNearside door mirror lense damaged

  19. Pass36,627 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,627 miles
    Test number
    236434112426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,155 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,155 miles
    Test number
    456535421197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,827 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,827 miles
    Test number
    602977810172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,607 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,607 miles
    Test number
    182623819167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,498 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,498 miles
    Test number
    540521628115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,615 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,615 miles
    Test number
    581618337136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,541 miles
    Test number
    840409916146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 MPP

Does Y879 MPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 MPP expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 MPP?
The MOT on Y879 MPP expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 MPP done?
Y879 MPP was recorded at 73,259 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 2,568 miles a year.
Has Y879 MPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 MPP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y879 MPP 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 Y879 MPP find?
Y879 MPP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and jacking point, and 2 more.

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