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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

Y8 ELSMOT history

Y8 ELS is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

Y8 ELS red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,178 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 ELS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 ELS was last recorded at 115,178 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 15,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,456 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
15,722 miles
Average per year
9,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,178 miles
  • 2024 – 99,456 miles
  • 2023 – 96,179 miles
  • 2022 – 92,583 miles
  • 2021 – 83,079 miles
  • 2020 – 74,883 miles
  • 2019 – 63,849 miles
  • 2018 – 51,938 miles
  • 2017 – 43,202 miles
  • 2016 – 33,617 miles
  • 2015 – 20,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,178 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,178 miles (+15,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,178 miles
    Test number
    819047196409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,456 miles (+3,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,456 miles
    Test number
    591280698727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,179 miles (+3,596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,179 miles
    Test number
    926968840682
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass92,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,583 miles
    Test number
    991318362215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,583 miles (+9,504)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,583 miles
    Test number
    853412957213
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass83,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,079 miles
    Test number
    867614926067
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f disc's corroded on inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail83,079 miles (+8,196)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,079 miles
    Test number
    611050539341
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f disc's corroded on inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass74,883 miles (+11,034)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    230318675557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,849 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,849 miles
    Test number
    644859498034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,840 miles (+11,902)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,840 miles
    Test number
    665116746497
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass51,938 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,938 miles
    Test number
    799817677270
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  12. Fail51,919 miles (+8,717)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,919 miles
    Test number
    771893817874
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  13. Pass43,202 miles (+9,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,202 miles
    Test number
    780758610693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass33,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,617 miles
    Test number
    268439219158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail33,617 miles (+12,971)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,617 miles
    Test number
    482590237314
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass20,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,646 miles
    Test number
    294478448761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 ELS

Does Y8 ELS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 ELS is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 ELS?
The MOT on Y8 ELS is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 ELS done?
Y8 ELS was recorded at 115,178 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 9,297 miles a year.
Has Y8 ELS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 ELS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y8 ELS 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 Y8 ELS find?
Y8 ELS passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge.

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