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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y257 KARMOT history

Y257 KAR is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2025.

Y257 KAR blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
149,744 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 KAR was last recorded at 149,744 miles on 14 Feb 2025, 3,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,367 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,377 miles
Average per year
4,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,744 miles
  • 2024 – 146,367 miles
  • 2023 – 143,212 miles
  • 2022 – 140,530 miles
  • 2021 – 138,257 miles
  • 2020 – 136,568 miles
  • 2019 – 134,449 miles
  • 2018 – 132,114 miles
  • 2017 – 129,589 miles
  • 2016 – 126,284 miles
  • 2015 – 122,530 miles
  • 2014 – 118,709 miles
  • 2013 – 107,105 miles
  • 2012 – 95,830 miles
  • 2011 – 85,076 miles
  • 2010 – 77,922 miles
  • 2009 – 74,517 miles
  • 2008 – 71,537 miles
  • 2007 – 67,189 miles
  • 2006 – 56,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,744 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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm FRONT BUSH is split and weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside headlamp slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,744 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    149,744 miles
    Test number
    424642618548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,367 miles
    Test number
    207647970233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,366 miles (+3,154)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,366 miles
    Test number
    319258267168
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,212 miles (+2,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,212 miles
    Test number
    578156603425
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass140,530 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,530 miles
    Test number
    608400992389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,257 miles (+1,689)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,257 miles
    Test number
    558440564915
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,568 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    136,568 miles
    Test number
    311755364810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,449 miles
    Test number
    851854217238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm FRONT BUSH is split and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly insecure

  9. Fail134,449 miles (+2,335)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,449 miles
    Test number
    467891199651
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot is insecure and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to joint by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm FRONT BUSH is split and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass132,114 miles (+2,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,114 miles
    Test number
    259683721447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass129,589 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    129,589 miles
    Test number
    856427975904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,284 miles (+3,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,284 miles
    Test number
    342605221272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass122,530 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,530 miles
    Test number
    197548845096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,709 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    118,709 miles
    Test number
    698822654099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,708 miles (+11,603)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,708 miles
    Test number
    415171754074
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail107,105 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,105 miles
    Test number
    819053553067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass107,105 miles (+11,275)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,105 miles
    Test number
    989063153044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    467495052039
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail95,830 miles (+10,754)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    695785852018
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass85,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,076 miles
    Test number
    599600651030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail85,076 miles (+7,154)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,076 miles
    Test number
    947530851011
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass77,922 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,922 miles
    Test number
    491716650027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,517 miles (+2,980)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    250314259063
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly smeary
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel is quite high, inspection & adjustment is advised

  24. Pass71,537 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    542454958002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,189 miles (+10,667)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,189 miles
    Test number
    191304157067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    643530426027
    • 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)

  27. Fail56,522 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    674620226098
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about Y257 KAR

Does Y257 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 KAR expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 KAR?
The MOT on Y257 KAR expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 KAR done?
Y257 KAR was recorded at 149,744 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2025, an average of 4,889 miles a year.
Has Y257 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 KAR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y257 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 Y257 KAR find?
Y257 KAR passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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