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Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y36 KMVMOT history

Y36 KMV is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

Y36 KMV grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,244 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 KMV
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
28 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 KMV was last recorded at 109,244 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,236 miles · 24 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,244 miles
  • 2025 – 109,236 miles
  • 2024 – 106,949 miles
  • 2023 – 88,317 miles
  • 2022 – 73,134 miles
  • 2021 – 59,945 miles
  • 2020 – 59,522 miles
  • 2019 – 55,766 miles
  • 2017 – 52,874 miles
  • 2016 – 49,916 miles
  • 2015 – 47,460 miles
  • 2014 – 44,471 miles
  • 2013 – 40,682 miles
  • 2012 – 37,461 miles
  • 2011 – 33,592 miles
  • 2010 – 33,591 miles
  • 2009 – 33,252 miles
  • 2008 – 32,216 miles
  • 2007 – 31,264 miles
  • 2006 – 28,295 miles
  • 2005 – 25,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,244 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 195 60 15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,244 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,244 miles
    Test number
    263758895339
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,236 miles (+79)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,236 miles
    Test number
    128815938070
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,157 miles (+2,208)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,157 miles
    Test number
    585929320375
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,949 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,949 miles
    Test number
    234261509914
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail106,936 miles (+18,619)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,936 miles
    Test number
    983791124833
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,317 miles (+15,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,317 miles
    Test number
    175494149091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass73,134 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    374071349004
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail73,134 miles (+13,189)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    575819544130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass59,945 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,945 miles
    Test number
    922863674355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,522 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,522 miles
    Test number
    362230291819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,766 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,766 miles
    Test number
    820008311407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,874 miles
    Test number
    928044945036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail52,873 miles (+2,957)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,873 miles
    Test number
    599576302770
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass49,916 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,916 miles
    Test number
    772839356316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,460 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,460 miles
    Test number
    262710958310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,471 miles
    Test number
    178948924329
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail44,471 miles (+3,789)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,471 miles
    Test number
    226848924380
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass40,682 miles (+3,221)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,682 miles
    Test number
    177126613329
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  19. Pass37,461 miles (+3,869)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,461 miles
    Test number
    567326022302
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low
    • NoteFront brake disc worn ( pads good )

  20. Pass33,592 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,592 miles
    Test number
    896058221304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,591 miles (+339)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,591 miles
    Test number
    904061330242
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFault on off side rear door unable to open inner or outer
    • NoteNear side mirror damaged

  22. Pass33,252 miles (+1,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,252 miles
    Test number
    371219019425
    • NoteO/s/r door does not open

  23. Pass32,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,216 miles
    Test number
    584260428272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Fail32,216 miles (+952)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,216 miles
    Test number
    820650028252
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass31,264 miles (+2,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,264 miles
    Test number
    153943517231
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass28,295 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,295 miles
    Test number
    151102816269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    25,621 miles
    Test number
    771795615248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y36 KMV

Does Y36 KMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y36 KMV is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y36 KMV?
The MOT on Y36 KMV is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y36 KMV done?
Y36 KMV was recorded at 109,244 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,094 miles a year.
Has Y36 KMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 KMV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y36 KMV 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 Y36 KMV find?
Y36 KMV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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