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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

Y8 ATBMOT history

Y8 ATB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

Y8 ATB blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
90,428 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 ATB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 ATB was last recorded at 90,428 miles on 14 May 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2011: 59,050 miles, lower than 59,396 miles on 20 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,415 miles · 13 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,428 miles
  • 2023 – 90,415 miles
  • 2022 – 90,136 miles
  • 2021 – 89,424 miles
  • 2020 – 89,047 miles
  • 2018 – 88,398 miles
  • 2016 – 86,991 miles
  • 2015 – 76,709 miles
  • 2014 – 65,712 miles
  • 2013 – 65,104 miles
  • 2012 – 63,696 miles
  • 2011 – 59,050 miles
  • 2010 – 59,396 miles
  • 2009 – 53,681 miles
  • 2008 – 49,226 miles
  • 2007 – 40,304 miles
  • 2006 – 36,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,428 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,428 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    90,428 miles
    Test number
    555771151579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,415 miles (+279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,415 miles
    Test number
    223297142475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass90,136 miles (+712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,136 miles
    Test number
    223483230403
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass89,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,424 miles
    Test number
    946432045182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail89,424 miles (+377)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,424 miles
    Test number
    684104268788
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass89,047 miles (+649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    89,047 miles
    Test number
    402146787575
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass88,398 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,398 miles
    Test number
    597456078726
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Fail88,395 miles (+1,404)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    160772851993
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass86,991 miles (+10,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,991 miles
    Test number
    215851883580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  10. Pass76,709 miles (+10,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    686691685142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass65,712 miles (+608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,712 miles
    Test number
    828618074147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass65,104 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,104 miles
    Test number
    939095653139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,696 miles
    Test number
    578983142173
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail63,696 miles (+4,646)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,696 miles
    Test number
    838329432118
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass59,050 miles (-346)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    848025091089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,396 miles (+5,715)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,396 miles
    Test number
    753960710181
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteCover sills
  17. Pass53,681 miles (+4,455)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,681 miles
    Test number
    492624709175
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteCover sills
  18. Pass49,226 miles (+8,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,226 miles
    Test number
    553686468054
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass40,304 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,304 miles
    Test number
    250104337117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,959 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,959 miles
    Test number
    351189846302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,566 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,566 miles
    Test number
    573248666232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,431 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,431 miles
    Test number
    350042766210
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about Y8 ATB

Does Y8 ATB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 ATB expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 ATB?
The MOT on Y8 ATB expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 ATB done?
Y8 ATB was recorded at 90,428 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 2,895 miles a year.
Has Y8 ATB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 ATB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on Y8 ATB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 ATB find?
Y8 ATB passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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