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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

532 ARLMOT history

532 ARL is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 150,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

532 ARL white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
150,037 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
532 ARL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

532 ARL was last recorded at 150,037 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 3,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,315 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,722 miles
Average per year
9,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,037 miles
  • 2024 – 146,315 miles
  • 2023 – 140,908 miles
  • 2022 – 131,834 miles
  • 2021 – 123,525 miles
  • 2020 – 111,468 miles
  • 2019 – 98,110 miles
  • 2018 – 87,968 miles
  • 2017 – 77,416 miles
  • 2016 – 61,305 miles
  • 2015 – 50,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,037 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,037 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,037 miles
    Test number
    847430610988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,315 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,315 miles
    Test number
    772996763125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,908 miles (+9,074)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,908 miles
    Test number
    305086361550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,834 miles (+8,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,834 miles
    Test number
    191299504040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,525 miles (+12,057)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,525 miles
    Test number
    789719469125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,468 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,468 miles
    Test number
    487278115386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail111,440 miles (+13,330)4 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,440 miles
    Test number
    696397299651
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,110 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,110 miles
    Test number
    500662473980
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOil service due on dash

  9. Fail98,110 miles (+10,142)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,110 miles
    Test number
    187370432294
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire secured (6.1.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOil service due on dash

  10. Pass87,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,968 miles
    Test number
    956754358628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,968 miles (+10,552)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,968 miles
    Test number
    435787638513
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass77,416 miles (+16,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,416 miles
    Test number
    828770368331
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted obscuring the view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on the inside edge no cords showing at the moment

  13. Pass61,305 miles (+11,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,305 miles
    Test number
    234405157537
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Pass50,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,131 miles
    Test number
    251967334022
    • AdvisoryAdvise tyres wearing on edges

Questions about 532 ARL

What vehicle is registration 532 ARL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 532 ARL on a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 Aug 2012. 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 532 ARL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 532 ARL expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 532 ARL?
The MOT on 532 ARL expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 532 ARL done?
532 ARL was recorded at 150,037 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 9,943 miles a year.
Has 532 ARL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 532 ARL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on 532 ARL 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 532 ARL find?
532 ARL passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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