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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

Y18 VABMOT history

Y18 VAB is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 3 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 80,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

Y18 VAB grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,299 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 VAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 VAB was last recorded at 80,299 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,928 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,371 miles
Average per year
5,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,299 miles
  • 2025 – 78,928 miles
  • 2024 – 76,495 miles
  • 2023 – 73,814 miles
  • 2022 – 71,984 miles
  • 2021 – 65,225 miles
  • 2020 – 57,538 miles
  • 2019 – 49,895 miles
  • 2018 – 40,770 miles
  • 2017 – 33,705 miles
  • 2016 – 28,684 miles
  • 2015 – 23,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,299 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,299 miles
    Test number
    631502680724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,299 miles (+1,371)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,299 miles
    Test number
    145217370871
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,928 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,928 miles
    Test number
    441832837923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( trailing arm bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail78,924 miles (+2,429)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,924 miles
    Test number
    931252213943
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( trailing arm bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,495 miles (+2,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,495 miles
    Test number
    480359879450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,814 miles (+1,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,814 miles
    Test number
    584174012415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper engine mount split

  7. Pass71,984 miles (+6,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,984 miles
    Test number
    475365254704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,225 miles (+7,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,225 miles
    Test number
    748075272268
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass57,538 miles (+7,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,538 miles
    Test number
    714168009581
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass49,895 miles (+9,125)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,895 miles
    Test number
    712708915815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,770 miles (+7,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,770 miles
    Test number
    549253383534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass33,705 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,705 miles
    Test number
    163076955235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,684 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,684 miles
    Test number
    655351117644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,574 miles
    Test number
    571134670473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 VAB

Does Y18 VAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 VAB is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 VAB?
The MOT on Y18 VAB is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 VAB done?
Y18 VAB was recorded at 80,299 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,169 miles a year.
Has Y18 VAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 VAB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 VAB 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 VAB find?
Y18 VAB passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush.

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