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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

K18 SWGMOT history

K18 SWG is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

K18 SWG silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,863 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 SWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 SWG was last recorded at 107,863 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,419 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
444 miles
Average per year
4,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,863 miles
  • 2024 – 107,419 miles
  • 2023 – 106,473 miles
  • 2022 – 105,102 miles
  • 2021 – 103,836 miles
  • 2020 – 101,712 miles
  • 2019 – 94,611 miles
  • 2018 – 82,704 miles
  • 2017 – 70,768 miles
  • 2016 – 60,225 miles
  • 2015 – 47,585 miles
  • 2014 – 41,634 miles
  • 2013 – 40,031 miles
  • 2012 – 38,855 miles
  • 2011 – 36,194 miles
  • 2010 – 33,594 miles
  • 2009 – 29,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,863 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush front most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush front most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Oil residue.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,863 miles (+444)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,863 miles
    Test number
    230835761526
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass107,419 miles (+946)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,419 miles
    Test number
    819967009973
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle in places, light rust corrosion

  3. Pass106,473 miles (+1,371)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,473 miles
    Test number
    514592718770
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront &rear suspension components, rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

  4. Pass105,102 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    412390301544
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush front most (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush front most (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail105,101 miles (+1,265)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,101 miles
    Test number
    279662146636
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush front most (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush front most (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass103,836 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,836 miles
    Test number
    907149866510
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Oil residue. (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail103,831 miles (+2,119)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,831 miles
    Test number
    910993472619
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Oil residue. (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass101,712 miles (+7,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,712 miles
    Test number
    833394158680
    • AdvisorySome front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

  9. Pass94,611 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,611 miles
    Test number
    438640568208
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle & rear heat shields, little loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail94,611 miles (+11,907)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,611 miles
    Test number
    712765917867
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle & rear heat shields, little loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,704 miles (+11,936)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,704 miles
    Test number
    824272695797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass70,768 miles (+10,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,768 miles
    Test number
    211684383796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass60,225 miles (+12,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    206880334338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySome front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

  14. Pass47,585 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,585 miles
    Test number
    591557709617
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle corrosion underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

  15. Fail47,585 miles (+5,951)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,585 miles
    Test number
    712844525064
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle corrosion underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

  16. Pass41,634 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    726219254291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,031 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,031 miles
    Test number
    885794053207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,855 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,855 miles
    Test number
    465121552272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,194 miles (+2,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,194 miles
    Test number
    705673661250
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,594 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,594 miles
    Test number
    813861950270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,993 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,993 miles
    Test number
    904945149283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,550 miles
    Test number
    134236589476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K18 SWG

Does K18 SWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 SWG expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 SWG?
The MOT on K18 SWG expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 SWG done?
K18 SWG was recorded at 107,863 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,738 miles a year.
Has K18 SWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 SWG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on K18 SWG 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 SWG find?
K18 SWG passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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