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Silver · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

S26 KARMOT history

S26 KAR is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 88,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

S26 KAR silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,917 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 KAR was last recorded at 88,917 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 4,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,755 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,162 miles
Average per year
11,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,917 miles
  • 2025 – 84,755 miles
  • 2024 – 82,130 miles
  • 2023 – 62,666 miles
  • 2022 – 44,169 miles
  • 2021 – 32,345 miles
  • 2020 – 21,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,917 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,917 miles (+4,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,917 miles
    Test number
    443100108643
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass84,755 miles (+2,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,755 miles
    Test number
    594265245846
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass82,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,130 miles
    Test number
    769229311172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail82,130 miles (+19,464)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,130 miles
    Test number
    949729645713
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass62,666 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,666 miles
    Test number
    889520149413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySill trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Fail62,665 miles (+18,496)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,665 miles
    Test number
    596768204270
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySill trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass44,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,169 miles
    Test number
    126236034445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,169 miles (+11,824)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,169 miles
    Test number
    382163450086
    • Repaired at testNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  9. Pass32,345 miles (+10,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    32,345 miles
    Test number
    405433594090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass21,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    21,592 miles
    Test number
    461937776433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 KAR

Does S26 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 KAR is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 KAR?
The MOT on S26 KAR is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 KAR done?
S26 KAR was recorded at 88,917 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 11,879 miles a year.
Has S26 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 KAR has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S26 KAR 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 S26 KAR find?
S26 KAR passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi.

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