Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
Y899 LAXMOT history
Y899 LAX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,736 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 90,736 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,728 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y899 LAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y899 LAX was last recorded at 90,736 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 90,734 miles · 17 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,728 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,736 miles
- 2025 – 86,213 miles
- 2024 – 81,629 miles
- 2023 – 81,356 miles
- 2022 – 80,911 miles
- 2021 – 80,409 miles
- 2020 – 79,400 miles
- 2019 – 78,586 miles
- 2018 – 76,656 miles
- 2017 – 75,734 miles
- 2016 – 74,838 miles
- 2015 – 73,939 miles
- 2014 – 71,371 miles
- 2013 – 68,930 miles
- 2012 – 66,344 miles
- 2011 – 64,699 miles
- 2010 – 59,551 miles
- 2009 – 53,744 miles
- 2008 – 47,049 miles
- 2007 – 40,552 miles
- 2006 – 36,014 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,736 miles
- AdvisoryRear sill / suspension components corrodingRecorded 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Both rear lower outer seat belt mounting areas appear to have had weld repairs - covered in sealant - unable to fully inspect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear subframe corroded in addition to all rear suspension arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
All rear suspension components corroded including brake back plates
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,736 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 90,736 miles
- Test number
- 431867756430
- AdvisoryRear sill / suspension components corroding
Fail90,734 miles (+4,521)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,734 miles
- Test number
- 976386558032
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear sill / suspension components corroding
Pass86,213 miles (+4,584)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2026
- Odometer
- 86,213 miles
- Test number
- 303704744721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,629 miles3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 81,629 miles
- Test number
- 579590195576
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear underbody corroding
Fail81,629 miles (+273)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,629 miles
- Test number
- 343685030055
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear underbody corroding
Pass81,356 miles (+445)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 81,356 miles
- Test number
- 633624728058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,911 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 80,911 miles
- Test number
- 826897315687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,899 miles (+490)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,899 miles
- Test number
- 829033598133
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill - rear of (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - rear of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass80,409 miles (+1,009)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2022
- Odometer
- 80,409 miles
- Test number
- 995230256557
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive pas around front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre above ten years old
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre above ten years old
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre above ten years old
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak around engine, front and back (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower outer seat belt mounting areas appear to have had weld repairs - covered in sealant - unable to fully inspect
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded in addition to all rear suspension arms
Pass79,400 miles (+814)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2021
- Odometer
- 79,400 miles
- Test number
- 459497436315
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower outer seat belt mounting areas appear to have had weld repairs - covered in sealant - unable to fully inspect
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded in addition to all rear suspension arms
Pass78,586 miles (+40)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 78,586 miles
- Test number
- 549069807107
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock absorbers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded including brake back plates
- AdvisoryPlasic covers over both outer sills, unable to assess
- AdvisoryRepairs to rear sills and inner wing heavily under sealed
Fail78,546 miles (+1,890)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,546 miles
- Test number
- 588364127606
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber, both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded including brake back plates
- AdvisoryPlastic covers over both outer sills, unable to assess
Pass76,656 miles (+922)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 76,656 miles
- Test number
- 759154466209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,734 miles (+896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 75,734 miles
- Test number
- 897522429217
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (2.4.A.3)
Pass74,838 miles (+899)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 74,838 miles
- Test number
- 943679133278
- AdvisoryHand brake high
Pass73,939 miles (+2,568)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 73,939 miles
- Test number
- 805861995027
- NoteCorrotion to rear inner sills and covers on outter sills
Pass71,371 miles (+2,441)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 71,371 miles
- Test number
- 249413494011
- NoteOil leak
Pass68,930 miles (+2,586)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 68,930 miles
- Test number
- 707295293035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,344 miles (+1,645)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 66,344 miles
- Test number
- 476624892015
- NoteOil leak from engine area
Pass64,699 miles (+5,148)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 64,699 miles
- Test number
- 577157971078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,551 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 59,551 miles
- Test number
- 374187390086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,540 miles (+5,796)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,540 miles
- Test number
- 353670790040
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass53,744 miles (+6,695)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 53,744 miles
- Test number
- 252006789009
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,049 miles (+6,497)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 47,049 miles
- Test number
- 933188678005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,552 miles (+143)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 40,552 miles
- Test number
- 540982087023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,409 miles (+4,395)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,409 miles
- Test number
- 343313577051
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass36,014 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 36,014 miles
- Test number
- 162046586000
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront pads low
- NoteOffside rear tyre getting low (2mm)
Questions about Y899 LAX
- Does Y899 LAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y899 LAX is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y899 LAX?
- The MOT on Y899 LAX is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y899 LAX done?
- Y899 LAX was recorded at 90,736 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 2,728 miles a year.
- Has Y899 LAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y899 LAX has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y899 LAX 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 Y899 LAX find?
- Y899 LAX passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sill / suspension components corroding.
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