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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y256 KCUMOT history

Y256 KCU is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2023.

Y256 KCU green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2024
Mileage
185,286 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 KCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 KCU was last recorded at 185,286 miles on 10 Aug 2023, 3,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,281 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,005 miles
Average per year
7,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,286 miles
  • 2022 – 172,549 miles
  • 2021 – 164,049 miles
  • 2020 – 157,715 miles
  • 2019 – 153,585 miles
  • 2018 – 144,848 miles
  • 2016 – 132,221 miles
  • 2015 – 123,711 miles
  • 2014 – 112,066 miles
  • 2013 – 100,166 miles
  • 2012 – 93,162 miles
  • 2011 – 85,690 miles
  • 2010 – 80,170 miles
  • 2009 – 74,168 miles
  • 2008 – 67,961 miles
  • 2007 – 62,296 miles
  • 2006 – 52,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,286 miles

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.

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,286 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    185,286 miles
    Test number
    943733357035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail182,281 miles (+9,732)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,281 miles
    Test number
    242383826493
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,549 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    172,549 miles
    Test number
    795994928899
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail172,450 miles (+8,401)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,450 miles
    Test number
    508109296644
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass164,049 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,049 miles
    Test number
    147546525274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail164,049 miles (+6,334)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,049 miles
    Test number
    330531332289
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass157,715 miles (+4,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    157,715 miles
    Test number
    971210613208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass153,585 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    153,585 miles
    Test number
    306484761652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail153,583 miles (+8,735)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,583 miles
    Test number
    168746104694
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin Flexible front section broken (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass144,848 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    144,848 miles
    Test number
    517066824481
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail144,843 miles (+12,622)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,843 miles
    Test number
    702263372965
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass132,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,221 miles
    Test number
    472544869229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,221 miles (+8,510)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,221 miles
    Test number
    937764135717
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass123,711 miles (+11,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    123,711 miles
    Test number
    927298185364
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

  15. Pass112,066 miles (+11,900)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,066 miles
    Test number
    725872104314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,166 miles
    Test number
    645891783290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,166 miles (+7,004)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,166 miles
    Test number
    689511183273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass93,162 miles (+7,472)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,162 miles
    Test number
    508750192207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,690 miles
    Test number
    169417671271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,690 miles (+5,520)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,690 miles
    Test number
    349027271409
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass80,170 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,170 miles
    Test number
    253948270259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,168 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,168 miles
    Test number
    753163399235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,961 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,961 miles
    Test number
    843296298272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,296 miles (+9,337)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,296 miles
    Test number
    861380197205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,959 miles
    Test number
    911074186232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 KCU

Does Y256 KCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 KCU expired on 9 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 KCU?
The MOT on Y256 KCU expired on 9 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 KCU done?
Y256 KCU was recorded at 185,286 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2023, an average of 7,863 miles a year.
Has Y256 KCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 KCU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y256 KCU 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 Y256 KCU find?
Y256 KCU passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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