Ford Focus
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc
T6 KAEMOT history
T6 KAE is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,421 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 122,421 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,718 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T6 KAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T6 KAE was last recorded at 122,421 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 120,762 miles · 17 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,659 miles
- Average per year
- 7,718 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,421 miles
- 2024 – 120,762 miles
- 2023 – 115,211 miles
- 2022 – 110,794 miles
- 2021 – 104,682 miles
- 2020 – 100,254 miles
- 2019 – 95,832 miles
- 2018 – 81,880 miles
- 2017 – 68,244 miles
- 2015 – 51,183 miles
- 2014 – 30,207 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,421 miles
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (split on ends)
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,421 miles (+1,659)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 122,421 miles
- Test number
- 764642547296
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass120,762 miles (+5,551)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 120,762 miles
- Test number
- 288535740534
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight hole (6.1.2 (a))
Pass115,211 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 115,211 miles
- Test number
- 468735670376
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail115,211 miles (+4,417)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,211 miles
- Test number
- 422135495917
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass110,794 miles (+6,112)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 110,794 miles
- Test number
- 228809327548
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,682 miles (+4,428)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 104,682 miles
- Test number
- 134723209144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,254 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 100,254 miles
- Test number
- 403635069532
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (split on ends) (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail100,254 miles (+4,422)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,254 miles
- Test number
- 812521594142
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (split on ends) (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass95,832 miles (+13,952)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 95,832 miles
- Test number
- 953511633406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,880 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 81,880 miles
- Test number
- 143423272615
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail81,880 miles (+13,636)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,880 miles
- Test number
- 695862682895
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass68,244 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 68,244 miles
- Test number
- 437494241473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,186 miles (+17,003)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,186 miles
- Test number
- 321728090293
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,183 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 51,183 miles
- Test number
- 728249546869
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail51,182 miles (+20,975)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,182 miles
- Test number
- 353978377567
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass30,207 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 30,207 miles
- Test number
- 428471404486
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail30,207 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,207 miles
- Test number
- 309880704391
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about T6 KAE
- Does T6 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 KAE is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T6 KAE?
- The MOT on T6 KAE is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T6 KAE done?
- T6 KAE was recorded at 122,421 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,718 miles a year.
- Has T6 KAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T6 KAE has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T6 KAE 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 T6 KAE find?
- T6 KAE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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