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This 2001 FORD FOCUS has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 96,711 miles 2 months ago on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 14:15.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 22nd September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

A3RLE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 202796,711 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Lens Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 202522ND SEPTEMBER 202695,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 202420TH SEPTEMBER 202593,457 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge All (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 202319TH SEPTEMBER 202491,321 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Offside Rear Sill
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 202391,321 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Offside Rear Sill
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 202210TH SEPTEMBER 202388,984 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Power Steering Fluid Level Below Minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Offside Rear Sill
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 202110TH SEPTEMBER 202285,968 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202010TH SEPTEMBER 202181,002 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED21ST JUNE 201927TH DECEMBER 202074,923 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Noise From O/s Driveshaft Bearing
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH JUNE 201827TH JUNE 201970,193 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Heat Shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED28TH JUNE 201727TH JUNE 201867,003 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED28TH JUNE 201767,003 MI
 
  1. PRS - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 20168TH NOVEMBER 201764,750 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 201664,750 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 201628TH FEBRUARY 201760,622 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
FAILED29TH FEBRUARY 201660,622 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  7. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201523RD FEBRUARY 201657,734 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
FAILED23RD FEBRUARY 201557,734 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Synthetic Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 201423RD FEBRUARY 201555,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Inner Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Coolant Leak From Thermostat Housing
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201323RD FEBRUARY 201451,572 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201223RD FEBRUARY 201349,137 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Wiper Blades Deteriorated
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201123RD FEBRUARY 201245,478 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Mounting In Rusty Condition
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 201145,478 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - All Brake Discs In Very Poor Condition
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Mounting In Rusty Condition
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201021ST FEBRUARY 201142,140 MI
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 200921ST FEBRUARY 201039,153 MI
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 200821ST FEBRUARY 200935,488 MI
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 200719TH FEBRUARY 200831,707 MI
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 200731,707 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A3RLE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

A3RLE MOT Comments

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A3RLE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 96,711 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,868 miles

A3RLE FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration A3RLE was manufactured on Saturday 1st September 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 96,711 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 3,868 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A3RLE has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 123 Advisories, 8 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does A3RLE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 10th November 2026 A3RLE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A3RLE Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 10th November 2026 A3RLE does have Tax. Read more

When does A3RLE Tax expire?

The current Tax for A3RLE will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A3RLE MOT expire?

The current MOT for A3RLE will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 22nd September 2027. Read more

When did A3RLE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A3RLE was on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 14:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A3RLE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for A3RLE we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A3RLE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for A3RLE we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A3RLE?

A3RLE is registered as a 2001 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has A3RLE done?

The odometer reading for A3RLE at the last MOT in September 2026 was 96,711 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,868 miles per year. Read more

How old is A3RLE?

The vehicle A3RLE was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st September 2001. Read more

What colour is A3RLE?

The official colour of A3RLE is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does A3RLE have?

A3RLE has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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