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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

K8 GEPMOT history

K8 GEP is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

K8 GEP silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2025
Mileage
123,288 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 GEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 GEP was last recorded at 123,288 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,917 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
371 miles
Average per year
5,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,288 miles
  • 2023 – 122,917 miles
  • 2022 – 122,541 miles
  • 2020 – 122,114 miles
  • 2019 – 121,412 miles
  • 2018 – 120,539 miles
  • 2017 – 119,609 miles
  • 2016 – 118,027 miles
  • 2015 – 110,812 miles
  • 2014 – 102,999 miles
  • 2013 – 94,187 miles
  • 2012 – 83,914 miles
  • 2011 – 74,819 miles
  • 2010 – 66,361 miles
  • 2009 – 57,272 miles
  • 2008 – 49,535 miles
  • 2007 – 40,579 miles
  • 2006 – 31,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,288 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,288 miles
    Test number
    459538087850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail123,288 miles (+371)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,288 miles
    Test number
    947516025182
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,917 miles
    Test number
    962613838147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,917 miles (+376)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,917 miles
    Test number
    791223144340
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  5. Pass122,541 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,541 miles
    Test number
    389340658417
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    837042438403
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    122,114 miles
    Test number
    799808436527
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail122,114 miles (+702)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,114 miles
    Test number
    482222084545
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass121,412 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,412 miles
    Test number
    956650022692
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail121,411 miles (+872)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,411 miles
    Test number
    836986477648
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass120,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,539 miles
    Test number
    140381402627
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail120,539 miles (+930)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,539 miles
    Test number
    846293280165
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass119,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,609 miles
    Test number
    929369696050
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail119,609 miles (+1,582)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,609 miles
    Test number
    726102028435
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass118,027 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    118,027 miles
    Test number
    293347211006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,812 miles (+7,813)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,812 miles
    Test number
    817581345088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,999 miles
    Test number
    888465934050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail102,999 miles (+8,812)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,999 miles
    Test number
    959272034078
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass94,187 miles (+10,273)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,187 miles
    Test number
    599442343038
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass83,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,914 miles
    Test number
    276136042081
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail83,914 miles (+9,095)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,914 miles
    Test number
    958286742003
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass74,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,819 miles
    Test number
    319428231041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,819 miles (+8,458)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,819 miles
    Test number
    166078131447
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass66,361 miles (+9,089)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,361 miles
    Test number
    753176940093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,272 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,272 miles
    Test number
    181267449071
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers don't park automatically

  26. Pass57,272 miles (+7,737)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,272 miles
    Test number
    501127749080
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers don't park automatically

  27. Pass49,535 miles (+8,956)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,535 miles
    Test number
    481036448022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,579 miles (+8,838)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,579 miles
    Test number
    142168137447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,741 miles
    Test number
    940737646071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about K8 GEP

Does K8 GEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 GEP expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 GEP?
The MOT on K8 GEP expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 GEP done?
K8 GEP was recorded at 123,288 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 5,089 miles a year.
Has K8 GEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 GEP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 GEP 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 K8 GEP find?
K8 GEP passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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