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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

K18 VLNMOT history

K18 VLN is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2023.

K18 VLN blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2024
Mileage
116,222 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 VLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 VLN was last recorded at 116,222 miles on 15 Mar 2023, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,171 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
5,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,222 miles
  • 2021 – 116,070 miles
  • 2020 – 97,806 miles
  • 2019 – 87,754 miles
  • 2018 – 83,301 miles
  • 2016 – 79,755 miles
  • 2015 – 75,821 miles
  • 2014 – 68,237 miles
  • 2013 – 61,434 miles
  • 2012 – 55,831 miles
  • 2011 – 50,201 miles
  • 2010 – 46,963 miles
  • 2009 – 38,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,222 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,222 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,222 miles
    Test number
    1732404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,171 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,171 miles
    Test number
    1681049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,070 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,070 miles
    Test number
    376584854398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,301 miles (+17,495)1 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,301 miles
    Test number
    386642457483
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Pass97,806 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,806 miles
    Test number
    863551360807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,804 miles (+10,050)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,804 miles
    Test number
    253057002398
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,754 miles (+4,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,754 miles
    Test number
    169314795395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass83,301 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,301 miles
    Test number
    439194537753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake 19%

  9. Fail83,300 miles (+3,545)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,300 miles
    Test number
    950239985307
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  10. Pass79,755 miles (+3,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,755 miles
    Test number
    355233509380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  11. Pass75,821 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,821 miles
    Test number
    993848678198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,820 miles (+5,161)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,820 miles
    Test number
    316810099821
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear indicators slightly discoloured

  13. Pass70,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,659 miles
    Test number
    185514015116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,659 miles (+2,422)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,659 miles
    Test number
    845544315139
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass68,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,237 miles
    Test number
    494421932448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,237 miles (+6,803)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,237 miles
    Test number
    789205574276
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass61,434 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,434 miles
    Test number
    218610143280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,831 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,831 miles
    Test number
    659858552269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,746 miles (+5,545)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,746 miles
    Test number
    589296752250
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass50,201 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    728113791197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,200 miles (+3,237)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,200 miles
    Test number
    988812191153
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteThe o/s/front inner cv boot is burst

  22. Pass46,963 miles (+8,358)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,963 miles
    Test number
    622806680286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,605 miles
    Test number
    663877789274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,605 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,605 miles
    Test number
    163817789297
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about K18 VLN

Does K18 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 VLN expired on 14 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 VLN?
The MOT on K18 VLN expired on 14 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 VLN done?
K18 VLN was recorded at 116,222 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2023, an average of 5,786 miles a year.
Has K18 VLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 VLN has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 VLN 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 VLN find?
K18 VLN passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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