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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

Y266 KARMOT history

Y266 KAR is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

Y266 KAR grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
145,669 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 KAR was last recorded at 145,669 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 1,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,448 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,221 miles
Average per year
5,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,669 miles
  • 2023 – 144,448 miles
  • 2022 – 141,296 miles
  • 2021 – 139,880 miles
  • 2020 – 136,243 miles
  • 2019 – 131,645 miles
  • 2018 – 128,329 miles
  • 2017 – 125,845 miles
  • 2016 – 120,532 miles
  • 2015 – 117,795 miles
  • 2014 – 115,957 miles
  • 2013 – 110,342 miles
  • 2012 – 103,570 miles
  • 2011 – 96,844 miles
  • 2010 – 87,866 miles
  • 2009 – 72,821 miles
  • 2008 – 57,797 miles
  • 2007 – 50,247 miles
  • 2006 – 43,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,669 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Plastic cover sills fitted (outer sills not checked)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,669 miles (+1,221)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,669 miles
    Test number
    935367939972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  2. Pass144,448 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,448 miles
    Test number
    240238442278
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail144,438 miles (+3,142)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,438 miles
    Test number
    655217961400
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass141,296 miles (+1,416)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,296 miles
    Test number
    284122681150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted(outer sills not checked)

  5. Pass139,880 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,880 miles
    Test number
    976848470384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted (outer sills not checked)

  6. Fail139,880 miles (+3,637)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,880 miles
    Test number
    193062131477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted (outer sills not checked)

  7. Pass136,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,243 miles
    Test number
    855949217338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail136,243 miles (+4,598)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,243 miles
    Test number
    301708800724
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass131,645 miles (+3,316)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,645 miles
    Test number
    631940242504
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted (outer sills not checked)

  10. Pass128,329 miles (+226)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,329 miles
    Test number
    594309654218
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive rust on brake pipe nsr
    • AdvisoryExcessive rust on inside bottom of both rear passenger door.

  11. Fail128,103 miles (+2,258)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,103 miles
    Test number
    864446718642
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive rust on brake pipe nsr
    • AdvisoryExcessive rust on inside bottom of both rear passenger door.

  12. Pass125,845 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,845 miles
    Test number
    846972507417
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low on tread

  13. Fail125,793 miles (+5,261)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,793 miles
    Test number
    919765709287
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low on tread

  14. Pass120,532 miles (+2,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,532 miles
    Test number
    256477568844
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass117,795 miles (+1,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,795 miles
    Test number
    812755975579
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass115,957 miles (+5,615)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,957 miles
    Test number
    449326084275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass110,342 miles (+6,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,342 miles
    Test number
    636174073210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass103,570 miles (+6,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,570 miles
    Test number
    436787672286
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass96,844 miles (+8,978)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,844 miles
    Test number
    895088981260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,866 miles (+15,045)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,866 miles
    Test number
    721799170216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,821 miles (+15,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,821 miles
    Test number
    191333389251
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass57,797 miles (+2,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,797 miles
    Test number
    300326498272
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass55,496 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,496 miles
    Test number
    372140968099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,247 miles (+6,687)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,247 miles
    Test number
    721233057059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    551606646012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 KAR

Does Y266 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y266 KAR expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y266 KAR?
The MOT on Y266 KAR expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y266 KAR done?
Y266 KAR was recorded at 145,669 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 5,469 miles a year.
Has Y266 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 KAR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y266 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 Y266 KAR find?
Y266 KAR passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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