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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

K31 LKSMOT history

K31 LKS is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 211,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

K31 LKS silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
211,600 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 LKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 LKS was last recorded at 211,600 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 13,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,614 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
13,986 miles
Average per year
15,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 211,600 miles
  • 2021 – 197,614 miles
  • 2020 – 187,357 miles
  • 2019 – 161,547 miles
  • 2018 – 160,706 miles
  • 2017 – 146,670 miles
  • 2016 – 101,754 miles
  • 2015 – 87,960 miles
  • 2014 – 76,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,600 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,600 miles (+13,986)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    211,600 miles
    Test number
    290295555488
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass197,614 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    197,614 miles
    Test number
    261572467626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail197,611 miles (+10,254)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,611 miles
    Test number
    473537484304
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass187,357 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    187,357 miles
    Test number
    826191384899
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail187,314 miles (+25,767)1 major3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,314 miles
    Test number
    987231011860
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass161,547 miles (+841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,547 miles
    Test number
    616361397932
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass160,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    160,706 miles
    Test number
    583582748954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,706 miles (+14,036)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,706 miles
    Test number
    213256566529
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  9. Pass146,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    146,670 miles
    Test number
    522485241292
    • AdvisoryDiesel filer pipe damp.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.

  10. Fail146,669 miles (+44,915)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,669 miles
    Test number
    619589086394
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryDiesel filer pipe damp.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.

  11. Pass101,754 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,754 miles
    Test number
    323132352644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail101,752 miles (+13,792)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,752 miles
    Test number
    411442337885
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail87,960 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,960 miles
    Test number
    558627315170
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass87,960 miles (+11,514)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,960 miles
    Test number
    937817415182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,446 miles
    Test number
    778569294050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,446 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,446 miles
    Test number
    435159994052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about K31 LKS

Does K31 LKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K31 LKS expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K31 LKS?
The MOT on K31 LKS expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K31 LKS done?
K31 LKS was recorded at 211,600 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 15,706 miles a year.
Has K31 LKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 LKS has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on K31 LKS 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 K31 LKS find?
K31 LKS passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear.

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