Ford Focus
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
LB61 APYMOT history
LB61 APY is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 9 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 190,279 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 190,279 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,158 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 APY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 9 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 APY was last recorded at 190,279 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 190,278 miles · 20 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 10,158 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,279 miles
- 2025 – 180,818 miles
- 2024 – 168,574 miles
- 2023 – 156,397 miles
- 2022 – 146,898 miles
- 2021 – 138,759 miles
- 2020 – 126,297 miles
- 2018 – 119,812 miles
- 2017 – 96,797 miles
- 2015 – 87,687 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,279 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCorrosion within all prescribed areas and all prescribed components / under vehicle / general / all overRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySlight cosmetic / exterior damages all over vehicle / generalRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Coil spring corroded all x 4 coil springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 7 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,279 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 190,279 miles
- Test number
- 175068794511
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion within all prescribed areas and all prescribed components / under vehicle / general / all over
- AdvisorySlight cosmetic / exterior damages all over vehicle / general
Fail190,278 miles (+9,460)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,278 miles
- Test number
- 127027237816
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion within all prescribed areas and all prescribed components / under vehicle / general / all over
- AdvisorySlight cosmetic / exterior damages all over vehicle / general
Pass180,818 miles (+12,244)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 180,818 miles
- Test number
- 957964430179
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all x 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion within all prescribed areas and all prescribed components / under vehicle / general
- AdvisorySlight cosmetic damage all over vehicle / general
Pass168,574 miles (+12,177)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 168,574 miles
- Test number
- 289441703554
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all x 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion within all received areas and components under vehicle / general
Pass156,397 miles (+9,499)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 156,397 miles
- Test number
- 915668081574
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on prescribe areas under the vehicle
Pass146,898 miles (+551)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 146,898 miles
- Test number
- 365260914929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,347 miles (+7,588)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,347 miles
- Test number
- 363906054091
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass138,759 miles (+12,462)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 138,759 miles
- Test number
- 692517031178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass126,297 miles (+6,485)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 126,297 miles
- Test number
- 609989016848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,812 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 119,812 miles
- Test number
- 461049460655
- 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)
Fail119,812 miles (+23,015)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,812 miles
- Test number
- 992268598967
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- 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)
Pass96,797 miles (+9,110)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 96,797 miles
- Test number
- 440465839465
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low on 3mm
Pass87,687 miles (+15,443)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 87,687 miles
- Test number
- 741903576949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,244 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 72,244 miles
- Test number
- 869987905034
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LB61 APY
- Does LB61 APY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 APY is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 APY?
- The MOT on LB61 APY is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 APY done?
- LB61 APY was recorded at 190,279 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 10,158 miles a year.
- Has LB61 APY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 APY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB61 APY 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 LB61 APY find?
- LB61 APY passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: coil spring corroded both front; coil spring corroded both rear; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 7 more.
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