Ford Focus
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y268 KARMOT history
Y268 KAR is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,584 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 81,584 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,203 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y268 KAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y268 KAR was last recorded at 81,584 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 3,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 78,190 miles · 22 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,394 miles
- Average per year
- 3,203 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 81,584 miles
- 2023 – 71,461 miles
- 2022 – 58,893 miles
- 2021 – 52,470 miles
- 2020 – 47,777 miles
- 2019 – 43,063 miles
- 2018 – 38,835 miles
- 2017 – 32,182 miles
- 2016 – 32,125 miles
- 2015 – 31,728 miles
- 2014 – 30,835 miles
- 2013 – 29,759 miles
- 2012 – 28,149 miles
- 2011 – 26,372 miles
- 2010 – 25,129 miles
- 2009 – 24,043 miles
- 2008 – 23,287 miles
- 2007 – 22,401 miles
- 2006 – 21,238 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,584 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,584 miles (+3,394)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 81,584 miles
- Test number
- 670045224930
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,190 miles (+6,729)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 78,190 miles
- Test number
- 682035670795
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Detached forward of box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass71,461 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 71,461 miles
- Test number
- 169142258064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail71,461 miles (+12,568)4 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,461 miles
- Test number
- 257557916517
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass58,893 miles (+6,423)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 58,893 miles
- Test number
- 558707314307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass52,470 miles (+4,693)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 52,470 miles
- Test number
- 658908068433
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,777 miles (+4,714)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 47,777 miles
- Test number
- 199622516276
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass43,063 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 43,063 miles
- Test number
- 387265714944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,006 miles (+4,171)2 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,006 miles
- Test number
- 727962258488
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass38,835 miles (+6,653)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 38,835 miles
- Test number
- 137255503012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,182 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 32,182 miles
- Test number
- 561808209241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,125 miles (+397)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 32,125 miles
- Test number
- 629019599745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,728 miles (+893)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 31,728 miles
- Test number
- 869844835047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,835 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,835 miles
- Test number
- 168104934039
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass30,835 miles (+1,076)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 30,835 miles
- Test number
- 895254734045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,759 miles (+1,610)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 29,759 miles
- Test number
- 435766533002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,149 miles (+1,777)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 28,149 miles
- Test number
- 498337532080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,372 miles (+1,243)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 26,372 miles
- Test number
- 919833731086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,129 miles (+1,086)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 25,129 miles
- Test number
- 501855230021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,043 miles (+756)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 24,043 miles
- Test number
- 644113149096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,287 miles (+886)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 23,287 miles
- Test number
- 900166248011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,401 miles (+1,163)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 22,401 miles
- Test number
- 630824847044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 21,238 miles
- Test number
- 224647946035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y268 KAR
- Does Y268 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y268 KAR expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y268 KAR?
- The MOT on Y268 KAR expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y268 KAR done?
- Y268 KAR was recorded at 81,584 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 3,203 miles a year.
- Has Y268 KAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y268 KAR has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y268 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 Y268 KAR find?
- Y268 KAR passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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