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Ford Focus

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y226 KARMOT history

Y226 KAR is a green diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 240,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

Y226 KAR green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2022
Mileage
240,087 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 KAR was last recorded at 240,087 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 12,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,262 miles · 4 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
12,825 miles
Average per year
12,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 240,087 miles
  • 2020 – 227,262 miles
  • 2019 – 215,180 miles
  • 2018 – 201,367 miles
  • 2017 – 190,290 miles
  • 2016 – 179,916 miles
  • 2015 – 170,280 miles
  • 2014 – 159,514 miles
  • 2013 – 147,356 miles
  • 2012 – 136,676 miles
  • 2011 – 126,244 miles
  • 2010 – 114,379 miles
  • 2009 – 101,858 miles
  • 2008 – 87,007 miles
  • 2007 – 75,555 miles
  • 2006 – 63,899 miles
  • 2005 – 43,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,087 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    240,087 miles
    Test number
    884355690697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail240,087 miles (+12,825)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,087 miles
    Test number
    621456000879
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass227,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    227,262 miles
    Test number
    649667723879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail227,262 miles (+12,082)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,262 miles
    Test number
    291803823246
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass215,180 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    215,180 miles
    Test number
    402220038807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail215,179 miles (+13,812)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,179 miles
    Test number
    840386216213
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass201,367 miles (+11,077)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    201,367 miles
    Test number
    888962452217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass190,290 miles (+10,374)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    190,290 miles
    Test number
    635297630245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass179,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    179,916 miles
    Test number
    603857308242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail179,629 miles (+9,349)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,629 miles
    Test number
    489525322958
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass170,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    170,280 miles
    Test number
    127906928864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail170,280 miles (+10,766)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,280 miles
    Test number
    353460864214
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1)

  13. Pass159,514 miles (+12,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    159,514 miles
    Test number
    218583824388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass147,356 miles (+10,680)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    147,356 miles
    Test number
    789554523301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,676 miles (+10,432)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    136,676 miles
    Test number
    825715422327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    126,244 miles
    Test number
    169999011353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail126,241 miles (+11,862)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,241 miles
    Test number
    469179311447
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass114,379 miles (+12,521)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    114,379 miles
    Test number
    581876610383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,858 miles (+14,851)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    101,858 miles
    Test number
    521895349374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,007 miles
    Test number
    152349328328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,007 miles (+11,452)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,007 miles
    Test number
    423756528381
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail75,555 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,555 miles
    Test number
    643914137343
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass75,555 miles (+11,656)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    75,555 miles
    Test number
    962884137314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,899 miles (+20,169)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,899 miles
    Test number
    582819836356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,730 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,730 miles
    Test number
    243845615264
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass43,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    43,730 miles
    Test number
    592795715219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y226 KAR

Does Y226 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y226 KAR expired on 10 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y226 KAR?
The MOT on Y226 KAR expired on 10 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y226 KAR done?
Y226 KAR was recorded at 240,087 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 12,021 miles a year.
Has Y226 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 KAR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y226 KAR 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 Y226 KAR find?
Y226 KAR passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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