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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 2,521 cc

K18 FKUMOT history

K18 FKU is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

K18 FKU red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
97,155 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 FKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 FKU was last recorded at 97,155 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 6,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2023: 89,323 miles, lower than 90,670 miles on 4 Sept 2021.

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
90,176 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,979 miles
Average per year
5,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,155 miles
  • 2024 – 90,176 miles
  • 2023 – 89,323 miles
  • 2021 – 90,670 miles
  • 2020 – 88,020 miles
  • 2019 – 83,275 miles
  • 2018 – 81,758 miles
  • 2017 – 74,418 miles
  • 2016 – 64,961 miles
  • 2015 – 58,131 miles
  • 2014 – 50,612 miles
  • 2013 – 45,181 miles
  • 2012 – 37,604 miles
  • 2011 – 29,094 miles
  • 2010 – 20,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,155 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,155 miles (+6,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,155 miles
    Test number
    197175045403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass90,176 miles (+853)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,176 miles
    Test number
    678936425332
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass89,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,323 miles
    Test number
    743960563924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail89,323 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,323 miles
    Test number
    658062108266
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    138320533950
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass90,670 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,670 miles
    Test number
    190034338630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail90,667 miles (+2,647)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,667 miles
    Test number
    277417238717
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass88,020 miles (+4,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,020 miles
    Test number
    397813977581
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass83,275 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,275 miles
    Test number
    640420630197
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail83,275 miles (+1,517)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,275 miles
    Test number
    134696662548
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass81,758 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,758 miles
    Test number
    994975058974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,418 miles (+9,457)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,418 miles
    Test number
    965804350271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,961 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,961 miles
    Test number
    984767744826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,131 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    578307729657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,612 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,612 miles
    Test number
    686948824289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,181 miles (+7,577)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,181 miles
    Test number
    338689723263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,604 miles (+8,510)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,604 miles
    Test number
    737544532293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,094 miles (+8,281)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,094 miles
    Test number
    559498501202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,813 miles
    Test number
    270056530275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 FKU

Does K18 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 FKU expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 FKU?
The MOT on K18 FKU expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 FKU done?
K18 FKU was recorded at 97,155 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 5,065 miles a year.
Has K18 FKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 FKU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 FKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 FKU find?
K18 FKU passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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