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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,499 cc

K40 TDJMOT history

K40 TDJ is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 138,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

K40 TDJ blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,750 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
17,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 TDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
24 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 TDJ was last recorded at 138,750 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 24,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,685 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
24,065 miles
Average per year
17,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,750 miles
  • 2025 – 114,685 miles
  • 2024 – 88,719 miles
  • 2023 – 71,746 miles
  • 2022 – 53,686 miles
  • 2021 – 42,583 miles
  • 2020 – 31,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,750 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside/Nearside (5.3.2 (d))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside/offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,750 miles
    Test number
    323330651015
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside/Nearside (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail138,747 miles (+24,062)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,747 miles
    Test number
    315848364002
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside/Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,685 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,685 miles
    Test number
    763643197578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside/offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCovers/undertrays preventing full inspection

  4. Fail114,677 miles (+25,958)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,677 miles
    Test number
    493702769517
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside/offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCovers/undertrays preventing full inspection

  5. Pass88,719 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,719 miles
    Test number
    179367492952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,717 miles (+16,971)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,717 miles
    Test number
    500262195633
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,746 miles (+18,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,746 miles
    Test number
    972400428071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass53,686 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,686 miles
    Test number
    641870873815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,681 miles (+11,098)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,681 miles
    Test number
    292755671644
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass42,583 miles (+11,022)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,583 miles
    Test number
    481353365521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,561 miles
    Test number
    662007935903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about K40 TDJ

Does K40 TDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 TDJ is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 TDJ?
The MOT on K40 TDJ is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 TDJ done?
K40 TDJ was recorded at 138,750 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 17,683 miles a year.
Has K40 TDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 TDJ has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 TDJ 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 K40 TDJ find?
K40 TDJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; oil leak, but not excessive; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside/nearside.

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