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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.

Y896 PBH blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass124,260 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. Pass106,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,383 miles
    Test number
    913843336932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass100,884 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,884 miles
    Test number
    473289138308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,777 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,777 miles
    Test number
    440577469620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,394 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,394 miles
    Test number
    341236841268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    249948679981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass81,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,242 miles
    Test number
    108932904323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. Pass69,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,064 miles
    Test number
    806135582211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. Pass56,700 miles (+6,110)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,700 miles
    Test number
    111665090223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,590 miles (+6,607)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,590 miles
    Test number
    760489589284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,983 miles
    Test number
    361692998290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. Pass37,638 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,638 miles
    Test number
    304786187413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,230 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,230 miles
    Test number
    134114596251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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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