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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LB61 FHCMOT history

LB61 FHC is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 19 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,627 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 FHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 FHC was last recorded at 76,627 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 9,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,105 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,522 miles
Average per year
2,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,627 miles
  • 2025 – 67,105 miles
  • 2024 – 66,310 miles
  • 2023 – 65,705 miles
  • 2021 – 64,274 miles
  • 2020 – 62,852 miles
  • 2018 – 60,847 miles
  • 2017 – 56,644 miles
  • 2016 – 54,267 miles
  • 2015 – 52,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,627 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,627 miles (+9,522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,627 miles
    Test number
    201746488420
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass67,105 miles (+795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,105 miles
    Test number
    139979826929
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass66,310 miles (+605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,310 miles
    Test number
    793908751180
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass65,705 miles (+1,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,705 miles
    Test number
    176694216512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass64,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,274 miles
    Test number
    166156156137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,272 miles (+1,420)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,272 miles
    Test number
    745135119958
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass62,852 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,852 miles
    Test number
    819295552288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,277 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,277 miles
    Test number
    676270305800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,847 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,847 miles
    Test number
    153125450505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,718 miles (+2,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,718 miles
    Test number
    966753941376
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn close to depth wear indicator bars
  11. Pass56,644 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,644 miles
    Test number
    543261519266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,267 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,267 miles
    Test number
    139454825375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,147 miles
    Test number
    558863515040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 FHC

Does LB61 FHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FHC is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 FHC?
The MOT on LB61 FHC is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 FHC done?
LB61 FHC was recorded at 76,627 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,229 miles a year.
Has LB61 FHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 FHC has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB61 FHC 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 FHC find?
LB61 FHC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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