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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.

K18 BLM white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass163,819 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. Pass122,307 miles (+22,078)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,307 miles
    Test number
    366696929468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,229 miles
    Test number
    776875065380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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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