Ford Focus
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y885 LHJMOT history
Y885 LHJ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,850 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 95,850 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,522 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y885 LHJ
- 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
- 8 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y885 LHJ was last recorded at 95,850 miles on 7 May 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 95,814 miles · 27 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 36 miles
- Average per year
- 3,522 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,850 miles
- 2025 – 91,820 miles
- 2024 – 89,681 miles
- 2023 – 75,532 miles
- 2022 – 69,520 miles
- 2021 – 67,311 miles
- 2020 – 65,512 miles
- 2019 – 63,633 miles
- 2018 – 61,531 miles
- 2017 – 59,494 miles
- 2016 – 54,774 miles
- 2015 – 52,176 miles
- 2014 – 49,862 miles
- 2013 – 47,440 miles
- 2012 – 44,981 miles
- 2011 – 42,407 miles
- 2010 – 38,158 miles
- 2009 – 34,531 miles
- 2008 – 31,647 miles
- 2007 – 28,324 miles
- 2006 – 24,976 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,850 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip rubber badly wornRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly contaminated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Wing slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,850 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 95,850 miles
- Test number
- 517451620771
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip rubber badly worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail95,850 miles (+36)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,850 miles
- Test number
- 791592811322
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip rubber badly worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail95,814 miles (+3,994)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,814 miles
- Test number
- 841523968831
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements De-laminated (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens contaminated (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip rubber badly worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass91,820 miles (+270)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 91,820 miles
- Test number
- 874233064508
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip rubber badly worn
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly contaminated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Reversing light inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp slightly insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail91,550 miles (+1,869)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,550 miles
- Test number
- 753564151470
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip rubber badly worn
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly contaminated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Reversing light inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp slightly insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass89,681 miles (+14,149)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 89,681 miles
- Test number
- 426796030924
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,532 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 75,532 miles
- Test number
- 294291008960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,481 miles (+5,961)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,481 miles
- Test number
- 251525703138
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate damp
Pass69,520 miles (+2,209)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 69,520 miles
- Test number
- 556579387476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,311 miles (+1,799)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 67,311 miles
- Test number
- 470262989605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,512 miles (+1,879)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2021
- Odometer
- 65,512 miles
- Test number
- 859156928643
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront flexi starting to split
Pass63,633 miles (+2,102)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 63,633 miles
- Test number
- 943394612205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,531 miles (+2,037)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 61,531 miles
- Test number
- 730251427375
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,494 miles (+4,720)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 59,494 miles
- Test number
- 110099958145
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges, tracking may reqiure adjustment.
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges, tracking may require adjustment
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass54,774 miles (+2,598)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 54,774 miles
- Test number
- 683170499160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,176 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 52,176 miles
- Test number
- 129942875030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,176 miles (+2,314)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,176 miles
- Test number
- 858712575004
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass49,862 miles (+2,422)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 49,862 miles
- Test number
- 178556274438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,440 miles (+2,459)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 47,440 miles
- Test number
- 199413673469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 44,981 miles
- Test number
- 729899172051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,981 miles (+2,574)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,981 miles
- Test number
- 868569572086
- FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass42,407 miles (+4,249)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,407 miles
- Test number
- 216692581062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,158 miles (+3,627)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 38,158 miles
- Test number
- 183174180078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,531 miles (+2,884)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 34,531 miles
- Test number
- 920943189081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,647 miles (+3,323)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 31,647 miles
- Test number
- 750419078003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,324 miles (+3,348)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 28,324 miles
- Test number
- 490535387080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,976 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 24,976 miles
- Test number
- 793543186048
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y885 LHJ
- Does Y885 LHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 LHJ is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y885 LHJ?
- The MOT on Y885 LHJ is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y885 LHJ done?
- Y885 LHJ was recorded at 95,850 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,522 miles a year.
- Has Y885 LHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y885 LHJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y885 LHJ 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 Y885 LHJ find?
- Y885 LHJ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; clutch pedal anti slip rubber badly worn; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, and 3 more.
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