FORD FOCUS YC61VWL has 19 MOTs

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This 2011 FORD FOCUS has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 151,887 miles 7 months ago on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 13:31.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 6th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

YC61VWL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH APRIL 2027151,887 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Emits Blue Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH APRIL 20256TH APRIL 2026144,836 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Fog Lamp Lens Defective
  2. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Nearside And Offside
PASSED5TH MARCH 20244TH MARCH 2025144,486 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joints
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 2024144,461 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Worn To The Extent There Is A Serious Risk Of Detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  14. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  15. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 202326TH FEBRUARY 2024130,899 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  12. ADVISORY - Stone Chip On Windscreen
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 2023130,896 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  14. ADVISORY - Stone Chip On Windscreen
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202216TH FEBRUARY 2023118,124 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED17TH FEBRUARY 2022118,123 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge At 2mm And Heavily Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge At 2mm And Heavily Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202116TH FEBRUARY 2022108,206 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 202015TH FEBRUARY 202198,064 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  7. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201915TH FEBRUARY 202089,111 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 201989,111 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201813TH FEBRUARY 201975,202 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush Rear Bushe (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 201875,202 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush Rear Bushe (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20179TH FEBRUARY 201863,670 MI
FAILED12TH JANUARY 201763,623 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Brake Performance Not Tested (3.7.a.1)
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 201517TH DECEMBER 201654,912 MI
PASSED28TH JANUARY 201527TH JANUARY 201646,681 MI
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201427TH AUGUST 201542,848 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YC61VWL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

YC61VWL MOT Comments

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YC61VWL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 151,887 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,126 miles

YC61VWL FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration YC61VWL was manufactured on Tuesday 25th October 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 151,887 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 10,126 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YC61VWL has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 69 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 9 Major, 3 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does YC61VWL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 31st October 2026 YC61VWL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YC61VWL Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 31st October 2026 YC61VWL does have Tax. Read more

When does YC61VWL Tax expire?

The current Tax for YC61VWL will expire in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YC61VWL MOT expire?

The current MOT for YC61VWL will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 6th April 2027. Read more

When did YC61VWL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YC61VWL was on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 13:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YC61VWL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YC61VWL we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YC61VWL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YC61VWL we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YC61VWL?

YC61VWL is registered as a 2011 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has YC61VWL done?

The odometer reading for YC61VWL at the last MOT in March 2026 was 151,887 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,126 miles per year. Read more

How old is YC61VWL?

The vehicle YC61VWL was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 25th October 2011. Read more

What colour is YC61VWL?

The official colour of YC61VWL is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does YC61VWL have?

YC61VWL has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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