
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
Pass69,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 69,908 miles
- Test number
- 260130265119
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
Pass65,552 miles (+2,820)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 65,552 miles
- Test number
- 875664408307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,732 miles (+2,644)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 62,732 miles
- Test number
- 287324244602
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass53,709 miles (+2,966)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 53,709 miles
- Test number
- 847543133208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,743 miles (+861)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 50,743 miles
- Test number
- 307829112276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,882 miles
- Test number
- 436797051206
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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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