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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y878 KCUMOT history

Y878 KCU is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2023.

Y878 KCU green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2024
Mileage
106,005 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 KCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 KCU was last recorded at 106,005 miles on 3 Jul 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,004 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,005 miles
  • 2022 – 99,827 miles
  • 2020 – 89,934 miles
  • 2019 – 87,640 miles
  • 2018 – 85,510 miles
  • 2017 – 83,316 miles
  • 2016 – 80,834 miles
  • 2015 – 78,578 miles
  • 2014 – 76,101 miles
  • 2013 – 71,315 miles
  • 2012 – 66,505 miles
  • 2011 – 63,194 miles
  • 2010 – 60,295 miles
  • 2009 – 55,894 miles
  • 2008 – 51,037 miles
  • 2007 – 45,442 miles
  • 2006 – 40,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,005 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,005 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,005 miles
    Test number
    593266552203
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail106,004 miles (+6,177)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,004 miles
    Test number
    933069135395
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,827 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    731759389903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Fail99,825 miles (+9,891)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,825 miles
    Test number
    732962602072
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Pass89,934 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,934 miles
    Test number
    120681373708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    358269759316
    • 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))

  7. Fail89,102 miles (+1,462)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    625597023940
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

  8. Pass87,640 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    375138153262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,510 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    220637757825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,494 miles (+2,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,494 miles
    Test number
    541341156729
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

  11. Pass83,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,316 miles
    Test number
    214434870977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,316 miles (+2,482)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,316 miles
    Test number
    296276620123
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass80,834 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,834 miles
    Test number
    313217887471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,578 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,578 miles
    Test number
    597148495051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail78,578 miles (+2,477)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,578 miles
    Test number
    116778695464
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail76,101 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    307334384001
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,101 miles (+4,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    859044084088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,315 miles (+4,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,315 miles
    Test number
    227773693028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass66,505 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    739283392082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,194 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,194 miles
    Test number
    165935571017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,295 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,295 miles
    Test number
    882579680016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,894 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,894 miles
    Test number
    461356879076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,037 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,037 miles
    Test number
    193196788066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,442 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,442 miles
    Test number
    352207287088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,157 miles
    Test number
    391437786060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 KCU

Does Y878 KCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 KCU expired on 2 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 KCU?
The MOT on Y878 KCU expired on 2 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 KCU done?
Y878 KCU was recorded at 106,005 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2023, an average of 3,814 miles a year.
Has Y878 KCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 KCU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y878 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 Y878 KCU find?
Y878 KCU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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