Ford Focus
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,499 cc
243 HRAMOT history
243 HRA is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 20 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 162,500 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 162,500 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 16,642 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 243 HRA
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 20 May 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
243 HRA was last recorded at 162,500 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 162,456 miles · 24 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 44 miles
- Average per year
- 16,642 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,500 miles
- 2025 – 146,005 miles
- 2024 – 128,536 miles
- 2023 – 111,032 miles
- 2022 – 92,802 miles
- 2021 – 73,020 miles
- 2020 – 64,216 miles
- 2019 – 41,699 miles
- 2018 – 25,768 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,500 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
12 tests since 11 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,500 miles (+44)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 162,500 miles
- Test number
- 178727648428
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure
Fail162,456 miles (+16,451)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,456 miles
- Test number
- 369785651008
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure
- AdvisoryTpms warning light on
Pass146,005 miles (+17,469)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 146,005 miles
- Test number
- 153557513049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre metal
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms lamp on tyre pressure.
Pass128,536 miles (+17,504)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 128,536 miles
- Test number
- 757756242168
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,032 miles (+18,230)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 111,032 miles
- Test number
- 914529680851
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,802 miles (+19,782)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 92,802 miles
- Test number
- 730487311459
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,020 miles (+8,804)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 73,020 miles
- Test number
- 354241974038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,216 miles (+22,517)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 64,216 miles
- Test number
- 137977476236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,699 miles (+15,931)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 41,699 miles
- Test number
- 175099865581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,768 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 25,768 miles
- Test number
- 863618979421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,749 miles (+74)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,749 miles
- Test number
- 657050732692
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Fail25,675 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,675 miles
- Test number
- 450583405565
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about 243 HRA
- What vehicle is registration 243 HRA currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 243 HRA on a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 20 May 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 243 HRA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 243 HRA is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 243 HRA?
- The MOT on 243 HRA is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 243 HRA done?
- 243 HRA was recorded at 162,500 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 16,642 miles a year.
- Has 243 HRA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 243 HRA has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on 243 HRA 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 243 HRA find?
- 243 HRA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear exhaust shield insecure.
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