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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,999 cc

Y18 STRMOT history

Y18 STR is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

Y18 STR blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,741 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 STR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 STR was last recorded at 109,741 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,741 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,741 miles
  • 2025 – 100,822 miles
  • 2024 – 91,444 miles
  • 2023 – 83,908 miles
  • 2022 – 77,701 miles
  • 2021 – 73,559 miles
  • 2020 – 70,278 miles
  • 2019 – 64,963 miles
  • 2018 – 58,220 miles
  • 2017 – 49,082 miles
  • 2016 – 38,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,741 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,741 miles
    Test number
    551314956146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,741 miles (+8,919)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,741 miles
    Test number
    862060722128
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,822 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,822 miles
    Test number
    174282796367
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush (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))

  4. Fail100,822 miles (+9,378)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,822 miles
    Test number
    162410708957
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush (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))

  5. Pass91,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    498116692680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail91,444 miles (+7,536)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    726215906284
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,908 miles
    Test number
    228892188446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,908 miles (+6,207)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,908 miles
    Test number
    469745165869
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass77,701 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,701 miles
    Test number
    446349268594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail77,701 miles (+4,142)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,701 miles
    Test number
    123360516744
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,559 miles (+3,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,559 miles
    Test number
    681266144497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass70,278 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,278 miles
    Test number
    218021121893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,963 miles (+6,743)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,963 miles
    Test number
    325583910017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,220 miles (+9,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    804189012452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass49,082 miles (+10,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,082 miles
    Test number
    481174598216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass38,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,814 miles
    Test number
    236079163959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 STR

Does Y18 STR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 STR is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 STR?
The MOT on Y18 STR is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 STR done?
Y18 STR was recorded at 109,741 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 7,141 miles a year.
Has Y18 STR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 STR has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 STR 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 STR find?
Y18 STR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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