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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y887 RARMOT history

Y887 RAR is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2024.

Y887 RAR green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2025
Mileage
71,085 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y887 RAR
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
10 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y887 RAR was last recorded at 71,085 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2020: 66,658 miles, lower than 67,925 miles on 10 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,080 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,085 miles
  • 2022 – 70,762 miles
  • 2021 – 69,908 miles
  • 2020 – 66,658 miles
  • 2019 – 67,925 miles
  • 2018 – 65,552 miles
  • 2017 – 62,732 miles
  • 2016 – 60,088 miles
  • 2015 – 56,686 miles
  • 2014 – 54,697 miles
  • 2013 – 53,709 miles
  • 2012 – 50,743 miles
  • 2011 – 49,882 miles
  • 2010 – 45,110 miles
  • 2009 – 41,152 miles
  • 2008 – 37,303 miles
  • 2007 – 33,220 miles
  • 2006 – 26,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,085 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,085 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,085 miles
    Test number
    379604186008
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
  2. Fail71,080 miles (+318)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,080 miles
    Test number
    974480569530
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
  3. Pass70,762 miles (+854)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,762 miles
    Test number
    183384072916
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass69,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,908 miles
    Test number
    260130265119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,902 miles (+3,244)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,902 miles
    Test number
    190362360545
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear most (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass66,658 miles (-1,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    755324042794
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL ALL ROUND CORROSION TO UND ERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
  7. Pass67,925 miles (+2,373)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,925 miles
    Test number
    894308710840
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass65,552 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,552 miles
    Test number
    875664408307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,732 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,732 miles
    Test number
    287324244602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    644264631767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail60,088 miles (+3,402)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    706415420672
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass56,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,686 miles
    Test number
    788576708305
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Fail56,686 miles (+1,989)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,686 miles
    Test number
    193323651562
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass54,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,697 miles
    Test number
    549798234272
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail54,697 miles (+988)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,697 miles
    Test number
    237358534248
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass53,709 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,709 miles
    Test number
    847543133208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,743 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,743 miles
    Test number
    307829112276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,882 miles
    Test number
    436797051206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,882 miles (+4,772)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,882 miles
    Test number
    556987151265
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass45,110 miles (+3,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,110 miles
    Test number
    134030960291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass41,152 miles (+3,849)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,152 miles
    Test number
    144490669214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePower steering rack damp
  22. Fail37,303 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,303 miles
    Test number
    161014558247
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass37,303 miles (+4,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,303 miles
    Test number
    612994058279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass33,220 miles (+6,323)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,220 miles
    Test number
    722793857253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
  25. Pass26,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,897 miles
    Test number
    492661206118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y887 RAR

Does Y887 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y887 RAR expired on 28 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y887 RAR?
The MOT on Y887 RAR expired on 28 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y887 RAR done?
Y887 RAR was recorded at 71,085 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 2,448 miles a year.
Has Y887 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y887 RAR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y887 RAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y887 RAR find?
Y887 RAR passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area; vehicle undersealed.

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