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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

V42 KGTMOT history

V42 KGT is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 26,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
26,561 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 KGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 KGT was last recorded at 26,561 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
23,652 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,909 miles
Average per year
789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,561 miles
  • 2025 – 23,652 miles
  • 2024 – 23,568 miles
  • 2023 – 22,463 miles
  • 2022 – 21,745 miles
  • 2021 – 21,480 miles
  • 2020 – 21,299 miles
  • 2019 – 21,057 miles
  • 2018 – 20,708 miles
  • 2017 – 18,118 miles
  • 2016 – 17,833 miles
  • 2015 – 17,421 miles
  • 2014 – 16,991 miles
  • 2013 – 16,372 miles
  • 2012 – 15,925 miles
  • 2011 – 15,303 miles
  • 2010 – 14,739 miles
  • 2009 – 14,156 miles
  • 2008 – 13,496 miles
  • 2007 – 12,523 miles
  • 2006 – 11,254 miles
  • 2005 – 9,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,561 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    26,561 miles
    Test number
    466391241808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail26,561 miles (+2,909)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,561 miles
    Test number
    807105004207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass23,652 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    23,652 miles
    Test number
    858337544687
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail23,652 miles (+84)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,652 miles
    Test number
    944564173920
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass23,568 miles (+1,105)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    23,568 miles
    Test number
    653348091498
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass22,463 miles (+718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    22,463 miles
    Test number
    206864402138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass21,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    21,745 miles
    Test number
    843322393186
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system heavily corroded

  8. Fail21,745 miles (+265)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,745 miles
    Test number
    753909865099
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system heavily corroded

  9. Pass21,480 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    21,480 miles
    Test number
    956763254548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights have a poor image

  10. Fail21,480 miles (+181)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,480 miles
    Test number
    474995836320
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights have a poor image

  11. Pass21,299 miles (+242)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    21,299 miles
    Test number
    900647300009
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass21,057 miles (+349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    21,057 miles
    Test number
    168347204432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass20,708 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    20,708 miles
    Test number
    623014319814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,118 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    18,118 miles
    Test number
    644327391212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,833 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    17,833 miles
    Test number
    581472119211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    17,421 miles
    Test number
    219434025286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,421 miles (+430)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,421 miles
    Test number
    818014325268
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

  18. Pass16,991 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    16,991 miles
    Test number
    519789514234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,372 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    16,372 miles
    Test number
    795518313253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,925 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,925 miles
    Test number
    146017722222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,303 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,303 miles
    Test number
    737122121253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,739 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    14,739 miles
    Test number
    204454020250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,156 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    14,156 miles
    Test number
    332316729226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,496 miles (+973)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    13,496 miles
    Test number
    184597028228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,523 miles
    Test number
    831975927250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail12,523 miles (+1,269)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,523 miles
    Test number
    541415027227
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  27. Pass11,254 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    11,254 miles
    Test number
    581119626252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,977 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    9,977 miles
    Test number
    873280335281
    • NoteFront brake imbalance high
    • NoteOffside wiper blade starting to split

Questions about V42 KGT

Does V42 KGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 KGT is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 KGT?
The MOT on V42 KGT is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 KGT done?
V42 KGT was recorded at 26,561 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 789 miles a year.
Has V42 KGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 KGT has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V42 KGT 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 V42 KGT find?
V42 KGT passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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