
Ford Focus
Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc
Y235 KDPMOT history
Y235 KDP is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,321 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 126,321 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,973 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y235 KDP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y235 KDP was last recorded at 126,321 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 11,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 115,046 miles · 25 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 11,275 miles
- Average per year
- 6,973 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 126,321 miles
- 2021 – 115,046 miles
- 2020 – 107,347 miles
- 2019 – 93,595 miles
- 2018 – 81,883 miles
- 2017 – 70,802 miles
- 2016 – 57,924 miles
- 2015 – 46,428 miles
- 2014 – 37,800 miles
- 2013 – 28,107 miles
- 2012 – 25,961 miles
- 2011 – 23,012 miles
- 2010 – 20,471 miles
- 2009 – 17,800 miles
- 2008 – 16,202 miles
- 2007 – 15,079 miles
- 2006 – 13,704 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,321 miles (+11,275)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 126,321 miles
- Test number
- 336830034804
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass115,046 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 115,046 miles
- Test number
- 350880900126
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail115,039 miles (+7,692)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,039 miles
- Test number
- 228208167077
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,347 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 107,347 miles
- Test number
- 327274127434
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail107,347 miles (+13,752)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,347 miles
- Test number
- 651151766448
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,595 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 93,595 miles
- Test number
- 160162536394
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail93,595 miles (+11,712)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,595 miles
- Test number
- 440647988039
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,883 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 81,883 miles
- Test number
- 554539094251
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail81,883 miles (+11,081)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,883 miles
- Test number
- 949359497694
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass70,802 miles (+12,878)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 70,802 miles
- Test number
- 177040560606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,924 miles (+11,496)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 57,924 miles
- Test number
- 517779310109
- AdvisoryHandbrake just holds
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sight play in the wishbone arm
Pass46,428 miles (+35)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 46,428 miles
- Test number
- 655332255008
- NoteOil leak from inner driveshaft
Fail46,393 miles (+8,593)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,393 miles
- Test number
- 668710955045
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak from inner driveshaft
Pass37,800 miles (+9,693)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 37,800 miles
- Test number
- 937431964028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,107 miles (+2,146)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 28,107 miles
- Test number
- 128926033406
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass25,961 miles (+2,949)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 25,961 miles
- Test number
- 129304342060
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished & cracking
Fail23,012 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,012 miles
- Test number
- 189502231483
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass23,012 miles (+2,541)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 23,012 miles
- Test number
- 568422431005
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass20,471 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 20,471 miles
- Test number
- 113806940068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail20,471 miles (+2,671)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,471 miles
- Test number
- 842906840065
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass17,800 miles (+1,598)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 17,800 miles
- Test number
- 574951349085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,202 miles (+1,123)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 16,202 miles
- Test number
- 902065038018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 15,079 miles
- Test number
- 903447147054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,079 miles (+1,375)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,079 miles
- Test number
- 232007747097
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass13,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 13,704 miles
- Test number
- 551467826099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y235 KDP
- Does Y235 KDP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y235 KDP expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y235 KDP?
- The MOT on Y235 KDP expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y235 KDP done?
- Y235 KDP was recorded at 126,321 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 6,973 miles a year.
- Has Y235 KDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y235 KDP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y235 KDP 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 Y235 KDP find?
- Y235 KDP passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 6 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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