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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

V26 RKSMOT history

V26 RKS is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 132,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

V26 RKS black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,547 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 RKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 RKS was last recorded at 132,547 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 7,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,217 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,330 miles
Average per year
7,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,547 miles
  • 2024 – 125,217 miles
  • 2023 – 119,300 miles
  • 2022 – 113,217 miles
  • 2021 – 106,083 miles
  • 2020 – 102,556 miles
  • 2019 – 95,058 miles
  • 2018 – 84,313 miles
  • 2016 – 75,286 miles
  • 2015 – 67,674 miles
  • 2014 – 45,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,547 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,547 miles (+7,330)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,547 miles
    Test number
    221541679429
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,217 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,217 miles
    Test number
    313324614399
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail125,217 miles (+5,917)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,217 miles
    Test number
    575590789863
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,300 miles (+6,083)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,300 miles
    Test number
    732779680313
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,217 miles (+7,134)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,217 miles
    Test number
    789391227206
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass106,083 miles (+3,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    106,083 miles
    Test number
    206957457290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,556 miles (+7,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,556 miles
    Test number
    759502207283
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,058 miles (+10,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,058 miles
    Test number
    750704935053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,313 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,313 miles
    Test number
    777086501515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,304 miles (+9,018)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,304 miles
    Test number
    910614429853
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront disc's rusty due to standing

  11. Pass75,286 miles (+7,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,286 miles
    Test number
    652448037395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass67,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,674 miles
    Test number
    462430091706
    • AdvisoryNail in NSR tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail67,674 miles (+22,453)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,674 miles
    Test number
    512152584836
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNail in NSR tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,221 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,221 miles
    Test number
    129453134244
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V26 RKS

Does V26 RKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 RKS is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V26 RKS?
The MOT on V26 RKS is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 RKS done?
V26 RKS was recorded at 132,547 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 7,701 miles a year.
Has V26 RKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 RKS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V26 RKS 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 V26 RKS find?
V26 RKS passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes.

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