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Ford Focus

Brown · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

Y18 DETMOT history

Y18 DET is a brown petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

Y18 DET brown Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,984 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 DET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 DET was last recorded at 89,984 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 3,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,318 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,666 miles
Average per year
5,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,984 miles
  • 2025 – 86,318 miles
  • 2024 – 80,905 miles
  • 2023 – 74,905 miles
  • 2022 – 68,764 miles
  • 2021 – 63,213 miles
  • 2020 – 60,261 miles
  • 2019 – 53,362 miles
  • 2018 – 49,359 miles
  • 2017 – 42,914 miles
  • 2016 – 37,311 miles
  • 2015 – 31,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,984 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    973176035889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail89,964 miles (+3,646)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,964 miles
    Test number
    961108739024
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,318 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,318 miles
    Test number
    221070838834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,905 miles (+6,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,905 miles
    Test number
    528850624378
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass74,905 miles (+6,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,905 miles
    Test number
    294046110036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,764 miles (+5,551)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    574952445054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,213 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    128446557150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,261 miles
    Test number
    206429385599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,261 miles (+6,899)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,261 miles
    Test number
    322752444692
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass53,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,362 miles
    Test number
    140823271473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,362 miles (+4,003)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,362 miles
    Test number
    264308578090
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass49,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,359 miles
    Test number
    558335305618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail49,359 miles (+6,445)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,359 miles
    Test number
    351176362239
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass42,914 miles (+5,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,914 miles
    Test number
    764569102734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front upper mounting noisy

  15. Pass37,311 miles (+5,576)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,311 miles
    Test number
    752564636813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,735 miles
    Test number
    797999495015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,735 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,735 miles
    Test number
    389078995011
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y18 DET

Does Y18 DET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 DET is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 DET?
The MOT on Y18 DET is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 DET done?
Y18 DET was recorded at 89,984 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,416 miles a year.
Has Y18 DET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 DET has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 DET 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 Y18 DET find?
Y18 DET passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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