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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y878 KGMMOT history

Y878 KGM is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 94,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

Y878 KGM blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
94,964 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 KGM
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 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 KGM was last recorded at 94,964 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,679 miles · 8 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
285 miles
Average per year
3,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,964 miles
  • 2021 – 94,679 miles
  • 2019 – 94,438 miles
  • 2016 – 91,883 miles
  • 2014 – 87,425 miles
  • 2013 – 82,939 miles
  • 2012 – 79,509 miles
  • 2011 – 75,079 miles
  • 2009 – 70,842 miles
  • 2008 – 64,185 miles
  • 2007 – 53,117 miles
  • 2006 – 41,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,964 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Coil spring corroded both front and both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive pas ?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,964 miles (+285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,964 miles
    Test number
    290332696316
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded

  2. Pass94,679 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,679 miles
    Test number
    403435786035
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive pas ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  3. Fail94,675 miles (+237)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,675 miles
    Test number
    188364826897
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive pas ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  4. Pass94,438 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,438 miles
    Test number
    354704245817
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Fail94,438 miles (+2,555)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,438 miles
    Test number
    732255990985
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass91,883 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,883 miles
    Test number
    753872350721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,425 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,425 miles
    Test number
    717761644296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,939 miles (+3,430)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,939 miles
    Test number
    866253143266
    • NoteTrims fitted to outersills

  9. Pass79,509 miles (+4,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    809465642206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass75,079 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,079 miles
    Test number
    617421861002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,842 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,842 miles
    Test number
    243087049221
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front road wheel differs from other three

  12. Pass70,842 miles (+6,657)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,842 miles
    Test number
    371107049260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front road wheel differs from other three

  13. Pass64,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,185 miles
    Test number
    334961858021
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail64,185 miles (+11,068)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,185 miles
    Test number
    952891658096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass53,117 miles (+11,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,117 miles
    Test number
    453660947066
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  16. Pass41,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,964 miles
    Test number
    751697236039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 KGM

Does Y878 KGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 KGM expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 KGM?
The MOT on Y878 KGM expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 KGM done?
Y878 KGM was recorded at 94,964 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 3,225 miles a year.
Has Y878 KGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 KGM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on Y878 KGM 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 KGM find?
Y878 KGM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both front & rear; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; both rear inner sills corroded.

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