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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y899 YBHMOT history

Y899 YBH is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

Y899 YBH black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,628 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y899 YBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y899 YBH was last recorded at 139,628 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,503 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,125 miles
Average per year
5,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,628 miles
  • 2025 – 135,503 miles
  • 2024 – 117,038 miles
  • 2023 – 101,108 miles
  • 2022 – 98,957 miles
  • 2021 – 96,091 miles
  • 2020 – 93,160 miles
  • 2019 – 88,637 miles
  • 2018 – 85,585 miles
  • 2017 – 84,400 miles
  • 2016 – 81,960 miles
  • 2015 – 78,668 miles
  • 2014 – 75,485 miles
  • 2013 – 70,398 miles
  • 2012 – 65,383 miles
  • 2011 – 58,965 miles
  • 2010 – 53,394 miles
  • 2009 – 47,788 miles
  • 2008 – 42,572 miles
  • 2007 – 38,247 miles
  • 2006 – 32,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,628 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front exhaust bracket broken + exhaust in poor condition.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,628 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,628 miles
    Test number
    500523306505
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded
  2. Fail139,628 miles (+4,125)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,628 miles
    Test number
    459481656727
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded
  3. Pass135,503 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,503 miles
    Test number
    725971136250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail135,444 miles (+18,406)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,444 miles
    Test number
    367135172137
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass117,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,038 miles
    Test number
    529724375204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,032 miles (+15,924)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,032 miles
    Test number
    705721380614
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass101,108 miles (+2,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,108 miles
    Test number
    714153291641
    • AdvisoryCorrosion showing in various places and suspension parts.
  8. Pass98,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,957 miles
    Test number
    426661383184
    • AdvisoryCorrosion showing various places
  9. Fail98,957 miles (+2,866)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,957 miles
    Test number
    880791739985
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryCorrosion showing various places
  10. Pass96,091 miles (+2,931)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,091 miles
    Test number
    418576317501
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.
  11. Pass93,160 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,160 miles
    Test number
    954649250273
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken + exhaust in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Fail93,160 miles (+4,523)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,160 miles
    Test number
    932972469436
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken + exhaust in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass88,637 miles (+3,052)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,637 miles
    Test number
    254329499421
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  14. Pass85,585 miles (+1,185)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,585 miles
    Test number
    532052003123
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  15. Pass84,400 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,400 miles
    Test number
    109551035843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,960 miles (+3,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,960 miles
    Test number
    351234806288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass78,668 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,668 miles
    Test number
    595147985173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,485 miles (+5,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,485 miles
    Test number
    257438684195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass70,398 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,398 miles
    Test number
    997069083195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,383 miles (+6,418)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,383 miles
    Test number
    179008792155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,965 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,965 miles
    Test number
    338742591114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,394 miles (+5,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,394 miles
    Test number
    641740280156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass47,788 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,788 miles
    Test number
    420321579162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,572 miles (+4,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    283096378198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass38,247 miles (+5,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,247 miles
    Test number
    190410597143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass32,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,819 miles
    Test number
    222655296137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y899 YBH

Does Y899 YBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y899 YBH is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y899 YBH?
The MOT on Y899 YBH is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y899 YBH done?
Y899 YBH was recorded at 139,628 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,273 miles a year.
Has Y899 YBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y899 YBH has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y899 YBH 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 YBH find?
Y899 YBH passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 3 more.

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