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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

L31 ALRMOT history

L31 ALR is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 119,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2022.

L31 ALR white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2023
Mileage
119,199 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2022
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 ALR was last recorded at 119,199 miles on 19 Mar 2022, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,184 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
13,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,199 miles
  • 2020 – 86,168 miles
  • 2019 – 61,892 miles
  • 2018 – 53,755 miles
  • 2017 – 44,119 miles
  • 2016 – 34,376 miles
  • 2015 – 27,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,199 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Slight gearbox oil leak - o/s driveshaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

9 tests since 30 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,199 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,199 miles
    Test number
    821437575141
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail119,184 miles (+33,016)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,184 miles
    Test number
    464655582599
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi x 2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,168 miles (+24,276)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,168 miles
    Test number
    839331409792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,892 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,892 miles
    Test number
    409084537932
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak - o/s driveshaft seal

  5. Fail61,861 miles (+8,106)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,861 miles
    Test number
    932065591839
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak - o/s driveshaft seal

  6. Pass53,755 miles (+9,636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,755 miles
    Test number
    790675441355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 r16 97w - showing 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,119 miles (+9,743)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,119 miles
    Test number
    229124669737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,376 miles (+6,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,376 miles
    Test number
    779991412052
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  9. Pass27,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,638 miles
    Test number
    807690855105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 ALR

Does L31 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 ALR expired on 18 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 ALR?
The MOT on L31 ALR expired on 18 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 ALR done?
L31 ALR was recorded at 119,199 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2022, an average of 13,458 miles a year.
Has L31 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 ALR has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L31 ALR 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 L31 ALR find?
L31 ALR passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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