Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
Y226 KCUMOT history
Y226 KCU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,196 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 73,196 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,142 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y226 KCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y226 KCU was last recorded at 73,196 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jul 2008: 52,873 miles, lower than 55,010 miles on 19 Jul 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 73,132 miles · 19 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 64 miles
- Average per year
- 1,142 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,196 miles
- 2025 – 71,396 miles
- 2024 – 69,545 miles
- 2023 – 67,039 miles
- 2022 – 64,736 miles
- 2021 – 64,671 miles
- 2019 – 64,145 miles
- 2018 – 63,596 miles
- 2017 – 58,034 miles
- 2008 – 52,873 miles
- 2007 – 55,010 miles
- 2006 – 50,891 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,196 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,196 miles (+64)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 73,196 miles
- Test number
- 357797811165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail73,132 miles (+1,736)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,132 miles
- Test number
- 815818600793
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,396 miles (+1,851)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 71,396 miles
- Test number
- 583246766658
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,545 miles (+2,506)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 69,545 miles
- Test number
- 128505764129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,039 miles (+2,303)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 67,039 miles
- Test number
- 849773354088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 64,736 miles
- Test number
- 403369383535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,736 miles (+7)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,736 miles
- Test number
- 697018097898
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail64,729 miles (+58)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,729 miles
- Test number
- 428742994566
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,671 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 64,671 miles
- Test number
- 110815635017
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail64,671 miles (+526)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,671 miles
- Test number
- 594911464007
- MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass64,145 miles (+549)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 64,145 miles
- Test number
- 748704094476
- AdvisoryAIR-CON NOT WORKING.
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT INNER CV RUBBERS LOOSING SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE,ADVISE NEW CLIPS.
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES 2005,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(185-65X15H)
- AdvisoryBUMPER PROTRUDING OUT ON NSF,ADVISE SECURE BACK IN POSITION.
- AdvisoryCAM BELT HISTORY ????????
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 63,596 miles
- Test number
- 658127809648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,596 miles (+5,562)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,596 miles
- Test number
- 975793326584
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,034 miles (+5,161)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 58,034 miles
- Test number
- 912732828675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,873 miles (-2,137)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 52,873 miles
- Test number
- 241963198139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,010 miles (+4,119)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 55,010 miles
- Test number
- 201950907249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 50,891 miles
- Test number
- 230750306282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,891 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,891 miles
- Test number
- 923959196164
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y226 KCU
- Does Y226 KCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y226 KCU is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y226 KCU?
- The MOT on Y226 KCU is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y226 KCU done?
- Y226 KCU was recorded at 73,196 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,142 miles a year.
- Has Y226 KCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y226 KCU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y226 KCU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y226 KCU find?
- Y226 KCU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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