
Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y896 PBHMOT history
Y896 PBH is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,260 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 124,260 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,878 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y896 PBH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y896 PBH was last recorded at 124,260 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 124,259 miles · 20 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,878 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,260 miles
- 2025 – 122,646 miles
- 2024 – 118,673 miles
- 2023 – 112,422 miles
- 2021 – 112,411 miles
- 2020 – 109,257 miles
- 2019 – 106,383 miles
- 2018 – 100,884 miles
- 2017 – 97,777 miles
- 2016 – 93,394 miles
- 2015 – 87,151 miles
- 2014 – 81,242 miles
- 2013 – 76,060 miles
- 2012 – 69,064 miles
- 2011 – 63,777 miles
- 2010 – 56,700 miles
- 2009 – 50,590 miles
- 2008 – 43,983 miles
- 2007 – 37,638 miles
- 2006 – 29,230 miles
- 2005 – 24,292 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,260 miles (+1)3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 124,260 miles
- Test number
- 958341695325
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail124,259 miles (+1,613)2 major3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,259 miles
- Test number
- 209194844476
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass122,646 miles (+3,973)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 122,646 miles
- Test number
- 807650291530
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,673 miles (+6,251)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 118,673 miles
- Test number
- 976607638798
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,422 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 112,422 miles
- Test number
- 417218574829
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fail112,422 miles (+11)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,422 miles
- Test number
- 455545938884
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass112,411 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 112,411 miles
- Test number
- 339542511535
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside and Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (flexi joint) (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Wing corroded but not likely to cause serious injury
Fail112,411 miles (+3,154)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,411 miles
- Test number
- 655095079163
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside and Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (flexi joint) (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Wing corroded but not likely to cause serious injury
Pass109,257 miles (+2,874)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 109,257 miles
- Test number
- 185806757469
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass106,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,383 miles
- Test number
- 913843336932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,383 miles (+5,499)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,383 miles
- Test number
- 982721554401
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass100,884 miles (+3,107)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 100,884 miles
- Test number
- 473289138308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,777 miles (+4,383)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 97,777 miles
- Test number
- 440577469620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,394 miles (+6,243)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 93,394 miles
- Test number
- 341236841268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 87,151 miles
- Test number
- 249948679981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,151 miles (+5,909)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,151 miles
- Test number
- 513298193315
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass81,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 81,242 miles
- Test number
- 108932904323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,242 miles (+5,182)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,242 miles
- Test number
- 176852404326
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass76,060 miles (+6,996)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 76,060 miles
- Test number
- 418619483244
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass69,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 69,064 miles
- Test number
- 806135582211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,064 miles (+5,287)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,064 miles
- Test number
- 309105782492
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass63,777 miles (+7,077)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 63,777 miles
- Test number
- 307823591284
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass56,700 miles (+6,110)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 56,700 miles
- Test number
- 111665090223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,590 miles (+6,607)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 50,590 miles
- Test number
- 760489589284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 43,983 miles
- Test number
- 361692998290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,983 miles (+6,345)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,983 miles
- Test number
- 731692698256
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Pass37,638 miles (+8,408)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 37,638 miles
- Test number
- 304786187413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,230 miles (+4,938)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 29,230 miles
- Test number
- 134114596251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 24,292 miles
- Test number
- 140572505311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y896 PBH
- Does Y896 PBH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 PBH is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y896 PBH?
- The MOT on Y896 PBH is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y896 PBH done?
- Y896 PBH was recorded at 124,260 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,878 miles a year.
- Has Y896 PBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y896 PBH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y896 PBH 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 Y896 PBH find?
- Y896 PBH passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 10 more.
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