
Ford Focus
White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc
K18 BLMMOT history
K18 BLM is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 163,819 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 163,819 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,435 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 BLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 31 May 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 BLM was last recorded at 163,819 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 6,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,517 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,302 miles
- Average per year
- 12,435 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,819 miles
- 2025 – 157,517 miles
- 2024 – 151,945 miles
- 2023 – 145,550 miles
- 2022 – 122,307 miles
- 2021 – 100,229 miles
- 2020 – 88,810 miles
- 2019 – 71,624 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Heat shield insecure
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Under tray and sill covers fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 7 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,819 miles (+6,302)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 163,819 miles
- Test number
- 422143360742
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted
Pass157,517 miles (+6)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 157,517 miles
- Test number
- 701674956885
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
- AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted
Fail157,511 miles (+5,566)3 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,511 miles
- Test number
- 791812595944
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
- AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted
Pass151,945 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 151,945 miles
- Test number
- 933255558166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on
- AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted
Fail151,945 miles (+6,395)1 major2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,945 miles
- Test number
- 569435481959
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on
- AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted
Pass145,550 miles (+23,243)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 145,550 miles
- Test number
- 522007821609
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,307 miles (+22,078)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 122,307 miles
- Test number
- 366696929468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,229 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 100,229 miles
- Test number
- 776875065380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,229 miles (+11,419)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,229 miles
- Test number
- 900512332818
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass88,810 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 88,810 miles
- Test number
- 488580376276
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail88,810 miles (+17,186)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,810 miles
- Test number
- 500858111119
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 71,624 miles
- Test number
- 217860368999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K18 BLM
- Does K18 BLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 BLM is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K18 BLM?
- The MOT on K18 BLM is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 BLM done?
- K18 BLM was recorded at 163,819 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 12,435 miles a year.
- Has K18 BLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 BLM has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on K18 BLM 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 K18 BLM find?
- K18 BLM passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; undertrays and sill covers fitted.
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