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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,798 cc

K18 PADMOT history

K18 PAD is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

K18 PAD blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,033 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 PAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 PAD was last recorded at 68,033 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 11,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,871 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,162 miles
Average per year
3,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,033 miles
  • 2025 – 56,871 miles
  • 2023 – 56,169 miles
  • 2022 – 54,664 miles
  • 2021 – 52,564 miles
  • 2020 – 50,957 miles
  • 2019 – 48,487 miles
  • 2018 – 45,884 miles
  • 2017 – 43,748 miles
  • 2016 – 40,639 miles
  • 2015 – 31,522 miles
  • 2014 – 22,844 miles
  • 2013 – 18,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,033 miles
  • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION CORRODED AND MUDDY
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,033 miles (+11,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,033 miles
    Test number
    516528864186
    • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION CORRODED AND MUDDY
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass56,871 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,871 miles
    Test number
    822403730298
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
  3. Fail56,866 miles (+697)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,866 miles
    Test number
    756496050466
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
  4. Pass56,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    238142555331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to tyre sidewall not showing cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Fail56,169 miles (+1,505)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    682451782467
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to tyre sidewall not showing cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass54,664 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,664 miles
    Test number
    760349504714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,564 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,564 miles
    Test number
    202490068467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,957 miles (+2,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    757350694554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass48,487 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,487 miles
    Test number
    996374588294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,884 miles
    Test number
    273056666148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,877 miles (+2,129)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,877 miles
    Test number
    173280219889
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass43,748 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,748 miles
    Test number
    793122863814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,600 miles (+2,961)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,600 miles
    Test number
    223229747907
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass40,639 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,639 miles
    Test number
    287024505038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,636 miles (+9,114)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,636 miles
    Test number
    734480748418
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass31,522 miles (+8,678)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,522 miles
    Test number
    177923275188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,844 miles
    Test number
    197456254184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,833 miles (+4,232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,833 miles
    Test number
    425586754196
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  19. Pass18,601 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,601 miles
    Test number
    828064583156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about K18 PAD

Does K18 PAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 PAD is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 PAD?
The MOT on K18 PAD is valid until 19 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 PAD done?
K18 PAD was recorded at 68,033 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,717 miles a year.
Has K18 PAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 PAD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 PAD 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 PAD find?
K18 PAD passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: rear suspension corroded and muddy; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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