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M157 ARK

2013 Ford Auto Trail

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,903 mi
Last recorded35,903 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Auto Trail21,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 ARK
MakeFord
ModelAuto Trail
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 35,903 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 32,532 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 32,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 27,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light only has a few LED's working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 27,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light only has a few LED's working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 20,619 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 19,034 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 17,667 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 15,709 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 12,560 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 9,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 5,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 4,679 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Auto Trail?

Based on 4,299 MOT tests across 416 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,892
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10
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M157 ARK is a 2013 Ford Auto Trail in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Ford Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 21,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Auto Trail fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M157 ARK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Auto Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Auto Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M157 ARK registered?

M157 ARK is a 2013 Ford Auto Trail, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is M157 ARK safe to buy?

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