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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LB61 AXJMOT history

LB61 AXJ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,399 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 AXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 AXJ was last recorded at 83,399 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,372 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,027 miles
Average per year
5,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,399 miles
  • 2025 – 82,372 miles
  • 2024 – 81,250 miles
  • 2023 – 79,865 miles
  • 2022 – 77,923 miles
  • 2021 – 74,822 miles
  • 2020 – 70,365 miles
  • 2019 – 59,987 miles
  • 2018 – 44,043 miles
  • 2017 – 35,868 miles
  • 2016 – 28,327 miles
  • 2015 – 22,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,399 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Under tray fitted.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,399 miles (+1,027)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,399 miles
    Test number
    446509925383
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass82,372 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,372 miles
    Test number
    714750535731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail82,372 miles (+1,122)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,372 miles
    Test number
    442217254508
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass81,250 miles (+1,385)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,250 miles
    Test number
    359052080699
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass79,865 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    585472646122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,923 miles
    Test number
    819507869353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,922 miles (+3,100)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,922 miles
    Test number
    524839031317
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass74,822 miles (+4,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,822 miles
    Test number
    705279626611
    • AdvisoryCoolant level, low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass70,365 miles (+10,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,365 miles
    Test number
    322208497829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass59,987 miles (+15,944)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,987 miles
    Test number
    136590559366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,043 miles (+8,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,043 miles
    Test number
    863937189686
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass35,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,868 miles
    Test number
    279611449511
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
  13. Fail35,868 miles (+7,541)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,868 miles
    Test number
    493795928741
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
  14. Pass28,327 miles (+6,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,327 miles
    Test number
    727391407343
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
  15. Pass22,158 miles (+3,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    22,158 miles
    Test number
    777167978924
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
  16. Pass18,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    18,695 miles
    Test number
    145983425087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 AXJ

Does LB61 AXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 AXJ is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 AXJ?
The MOT on LB61 AXJ is valid until 31 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 AXJ done?
LB61 AXJ was recorded at 83,399 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,602 miles a year.
Has LB61 AXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 AXJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 AXJ 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 AXJ find?
LB61 AXJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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