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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

Y18 MFSMOT history

Y18 MFS is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 11 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

Y18 MFS black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,974 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 MFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 MFS was last recorded at 132,974 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 7,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,699 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,275 miles
Average per year
9,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,974 miles
  • 2025 – 125,699 miles
  • 2024 – 115,555 miles
  • 2023 – 104,308 miles
  • 2022 – 92,550 miles
  • 2021 – 78,121 miles
  • 2020 – 66,156 miles
  • 2019 – 58,862 miles
  • 2018 – 49,522 miles
  • 2017 – 42,360 miles
  • 2016 – 34,177 miles
  • 2015 – 27,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,974 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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.

  • Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,974 miles
    Test number
    487010637130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Fail132,974 miles (+7,275)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,974 miles
    Test number
    393707001345
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass125,699 miles (+10,144)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,699 miles
    Test number
    606111545555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,555 miles (+11,247)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,555 miles
    Test number
    404714301473
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass104,308 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,308 miles
    Test number
    279423208298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail104,308 miles (+11,758)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,308 miles
    Test number
    891754353186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass92,550 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,550 miles
    Test number
    864554684705
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail92,549 miles (+14,428)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,549 miles
    Test number
    100305685969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass78,121 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,121 miles
    Test number
    290660707784
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail78,120 miles (+11,964)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,120 miles
    Test number
    937911099446
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass66,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    801731637794
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
  12. Fail66,156 miles (+7,294)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    793163286296
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
  13. Pass58,862 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,862 miles
    Test number
    406857819871
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
  14. Fail58,861 miles (+9,339)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,861 miles
    Test number
    180606479742
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
  15. Pass49,522 miles (+7,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,522 miles
    Test number
    722781122437
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
  16. Pass42,360 miles (+8,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,360 miles
    Test number
    794110574185
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
  17. Pass34,177 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,177 miles
    Test number
    922332254356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,869 miles
    Test number
    790474991114
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

Questions about Y18 MFS

Does Y18 MFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 MFS is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 MFS?
The MOT on Y18 MFS is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 MFS done?
Y18 MFS was recorded at 132,974 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 9,707 miles a year.
Has Y18 MFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 MFS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 MFS 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 MFS find?
Y18 MFS passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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