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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

Y15 ARHMOT history

Y15 ARH is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 165,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

Y15 ARH black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
165,324 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 ARH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 ARH was last recorded at 165,324 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 8,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,093 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,231 miles
Average per year
9,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,324 miles
  • 2025 – 157,093 miles
  • 2024 – 149,353 miles
  • 2023 – 140,728 miles
  • 2022 – 131,786 miles
  • 2021 – 123,554 miles
  • 2020 – 120,064 miles
  • 2019 – 116,080 miles
  • 2018 – 103,694 miles
  • 2017 – 95,682 miles
  • 2016 – 71,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,324 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,324 miles (+8,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    165,324 miles
    Test number
    531797126593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,093 miles (+7,740)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    157,093 miles
    Test number
    498937273376
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,353 miles (+8,625)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,353 miles
    Test number
    732233173069
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass140,728 miles (+8,942)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,728 miles
    Test number
    313994689505
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShow plates in car

  5. Pass131,786 miles (+8,232)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,786 miles
    Test number
    763898377363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,554 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,554 miles
    Test number
    238440343920
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOver plates fitted

  7. Fail123,554 miles (+3,490)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,554 miles
    Test number
    258385003321
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOver plates fitted

  8. Pass120,064 miles (+3,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,064 miles
    Test number
    488279234814
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,080 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,080 miles
    Test number
    276015424836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail116,042 miles (+12,348)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,042 miles
    Test number
    577036585093
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass103,694 miles (+8,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,694 miles
    Test number
    907143566348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass95,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    385300627437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail95,682 miles (+24,093)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    284966552775
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass71,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,589 miles
    Test number
    927674043471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y15 ARH

Does Y15 ARH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 ARH is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 ARH?
The MOT on Y15 ARH is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 ARH done?
Y15 ARH was recorded at 165,324 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 9,125 miles a year.
Has Y15 ARH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 ARH has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on Y15 ARH 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 Y15 ARH find?
Y15 ARH passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arm bushes.

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