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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB61 FGEMOT history

LB61 FGE is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 6 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,654 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 FGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 FGE was last recorded at 127,654 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,550 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
8,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,654 miles
  • 2025 – 109,458 miles
  • 2024 – 100,585 miles
  • 2023 – 90,635 miles
  • 2022 – 83,518 miles
  • 2021 – 77,833 miles
  • 2020 – 72,700 miles
  • 2019 – 63,957 miles
  • 2018 – 57,321 miles
  • 2017 – 49,010 miles
  • 2016 – 41,687 miles
  • 2015 – 34,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,654 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Condensation inside headlight lensRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens unit slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre to close to edge to repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,654 miles (+104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,654 miles
    Test number
    261754020441
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Condensation inside headlight lens
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens unit slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,550 miles (+18,092)3 dangerous3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,550 miles
    Test number
    834199213446
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Condensation inside headlight lens
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens unit slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,458 miles (+696)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,458 miles
    Test number
    291035776080
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre to close to edge to repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,762 miles (+8,177)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,762 miles
    Test number
    544723824164
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre to close to edge to repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,585 miles (+238)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,585 miles
    Test number
    944692247418
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail100,347 miles (+9,712)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,347 miles
    Test number
    553072581372
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass90,635 miles (+7,117)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,635 miles
    Test number
    614487459729
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass83,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,518 miles
    Test number
    864789689960
    • 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))

  9. Fail83,518 miles (+5,685)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,518 miles
    Test number
    484050206652
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass77,833 miles (+5,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,833 miles
    Test number
    445365578722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,700 miles (+8,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,700 miles
    Test number
    443454973344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass63,957 miles (+6,636)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,957 miles
    Test number
    778759310999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,321 miles (+8,311)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    430514586118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,010 miles (+7,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,010 miles
    Test number
    294456155678
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear very close (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,687 miles (+7,679)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,687 miles
    Test number
    955879056428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,008 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,008 miles
    Test number
    435492025220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,452 miles
    Test number
    369585815064
    • 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 LB61 FGE

Does LB61 FGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FGE is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 FGE?
The MOT on LB61 FGE is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 FGE done?
LB61 FGE was recorded at 127,654 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 8,406 miles a year.
Has LB61 FGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 FGE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 FGE 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 FGE find?
LB61 FGE passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front condensation inside headlight lens; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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