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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y879 WBJMOT history

Y879 WBJ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 35,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

Y879 WBJ red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
35,129 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 WBJ
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
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 WBJ was last recorded at 35,129 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,143 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,986 miles
Average per year
1,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,129 miles
  • 2025 – 33,143 miles
  • 2024 – 30,660 miles
  • 2023 – 28,914 miles
  • 2022 – 27,439 miles
  • 2021 – 26,137 miles
  • 2020 – 26,009 miles
  • 2019 – 25,341 miles
  • 2018 – 24,683 miles
  • 2017 – 24,184 miles
  • 2016 – 23,341 miles
  • 2015 – 22,428 miles
  • 2014 – 21,483 miles
  • 2013 – 20,619 miles
  • 2012 – 19,682 miles
  • 2011 – 18,886 miles
  • 2010 – 18,054 miles
  • 2009 – 16,791 miles
  • 2008 – 15,530 miles
  • 2007 – 14,398 miles
  • 2006 – 12,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,129 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,129 miles (+1,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    35,129 miles
    Test number
    489619360503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  2. Pass33,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    33,143 miles
    Test number
    769292293120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail33,143 miles (+2,483)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,143 miles
    Test number
    983109414610
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass30,660 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    30,660 miles
    Test number
    466429975228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,914 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    28,914 miles
    Test number
    597839082663
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail28,913 miles (+1,474)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,913 miles
    Test number
    380127694125
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass27,439 miles (+1,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    27,439 miles
    Test number
    757730839081
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass26,137 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    26,137 miles
    Test number
    120469051493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. Pass26,009 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    26,009 miles
    Test number
    748289546773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,341 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    25,341 miles
    Test number
    254510206458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,683 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,683 miles
    Test number
    903758365718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,184 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,184 miles
    Test number
    328370663473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,341 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,341 miles
    Test number
    205783698352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,428 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,428 miles
    Test number
    456848325188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,483 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,483 miles
    Test number
    388218114196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,619 miles (+937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,619 miles
    Test number
    346618323154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass19,682 miles (+796)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,682 miles
    Test number
    219172232425
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass18,886 miles (+832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,886 miles
    Test number
    868107111133
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass18,054 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,054 miles
    Test number
    990387230186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,791 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,791 miles
    Test number
    124278039105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,530 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,530 miles
    Test number
    381638128145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,398 miles (+1,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,398 miles
    Test number
    983101147198
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
  23. Pass12,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,540 miles
    Test number
    463610136145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 WBJ

Does Y879 WBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 WBJ is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y879 WBJ?
The MOT on Y879 WBJ is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y879 WBJ done?
Y879 WBJ was recorded at 35,129 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,129 miles a year.
Has Y879 WBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 WBJ has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y879 WBJ 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 WBJ find?
Y879 WBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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