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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

X458 ARAMOT history

X458 ARA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

X458 ARA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2024
Mileage
144,090 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X458 ARA
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
23 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X458 ARA was last recorded at 144,090 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 5,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,686 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,404 miles
Average per year
5,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,090 miles
  • 2022 – 138,686 miles
  • 2021 – 132,903 miles
  • 2020 – 128,160 miles
  • 2019 – 121,712 miles
  • 2018 – 115,957 miles
  • 2017 – 112,279 miles
  • 2016 – 108,325 miles
  • 2015 – 104,804 miles
  • 2014 – 96,448 miles
  • 2013 – 89,462 miles
  • 2012 – 84,063 miles
  • 2011 – 78,681 miles
  • 2010 – 71,537 miles
  • 2009 – 68,013 miles
  • 2007 – 62,988 miles
  • 2006 – 55,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,090 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,090 miles
    Test number
    793797476409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,090 miles (+5,404)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,090 miles
    Test number
    835521361255
    • Repaired at testFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,686 miles (+5,783)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,686 miles
    Test number
    436352265918
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Pass132,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,903 miles
    Test number
    707857821564
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail132,903 miles (+4,743)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,903 miles
    Test number
    947398720447
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,160 miles (+6,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    128,160 miles
    Test number
    770263084366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass121,712 miles (+5,755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,712 miles
    Test number
    399558245615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass115,957 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,957 miles
    Test number
    838710976436
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe minor leak and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted to outer sill

  9. Fail115,957 miles (+3,678)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,957 miles
    Test number
    946543385597
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe minor leak and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted to outer sill

  10. Pass112,279 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,279 miles
    Test number
    605807941178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner track rod has a slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner track rod has a slight play
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  11. Fail112,279 miles (+3,954)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,279 miles
    Test number
    253985983778
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner track rod has a slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner track rod has a slight play
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  12. Pass108,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,325 miles
    Test number
    999050129194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail108,325 miles (+3,521)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,325 miles
    Test number
    625963842205
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass104,804 miles (+8,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,804 miles
    Test number
    136434165074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass96,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,448 miles
    Test number
    108484264078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail96,448 miles (+6,986)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,448 miles
    Test number
    179834764421
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,462 miles
    Test number
    106063963493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail89,462 miles (+5,399)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,462 miles
    Test number
    395283863072
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass84,063 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,063 miles
    Test number
    596843562046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,024 miles (+5,343)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,024 miles
    Test number
    308962462068
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass78,681 miles (+7,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,681 miles
    Test number
    217283161043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass71,537 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    120150160424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,535 miles (+3,522)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,535 miles
    Test number
    111474750435
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass68,013 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,013 miles
    Test number
    172885869406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,008 miles (+5,020)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,008 miles
    Test number
    680901669009
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Fail62,988 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,988 miles
    Test number
    484750237408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass62,988 miles (+7,391)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,988 miles
    Test number
    814670437343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,597 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,597 miles
    Test number
    294811636374
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about X458 ARA

Does X458 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X458 ARA expired on 5 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X458 ARA?
The MOT on X458 ARA expired on 5 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X458 ARA done?
X458 ARA was recorded at 144,090 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 5,443 miles a year.
Has X458 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X458 ARA has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X458 ARA 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 X458 ARA find?
X458 ARA passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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