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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB61 GKXMOT history

LB61 GKX is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 22 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,833 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GKX was last recorded at 158,833 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,832 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,833 miles
  • 2025 – 151,905 miles
  • 2024 – 145,521 miles
  • 2023 – 137,760 miles
  • 2022 – 130,452 miles
  • 2021 – 122,410 miles
  • 2020 – 114,419 miles
  • 2019 – 104,280 miles
  • 2018 – 95,579 miles
  • 2017 – 85,699 miles
  • 2016 – 74,366 miles
  • 2015 – 53,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,833 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arms both sides (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner boots leaking

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,833 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,833 miles
    Test number
    906824899580
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,832 miles (+6,927)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,832 miles
    Test number
    933878111571
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,905 miles
    Test number
    557792716780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail151,905 miles (+6,384)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,905 miles
    Test number
    349045872743
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to minimum (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,521 miles (+7,761)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,521 miles
    Test number
    739967931390
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,760 miles (+7,308)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,760 miles
    Test number
    931378800197
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in screen swept area
    • AdvisorySlight water ingress to n/s headlight

  7. Pass130,452 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,452 miles
    Test number
    804445348660
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lamp- beam pattern okay (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail130,452 miles (+8,042)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,452 miles
    Test number
    684518481731
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lamp- beam pattern okay (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass122,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,410 miles
    Test number
    283852634265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail122,410 miles (+7,991)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,410 miles
    Test number
    199158036455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,419 miles (+71)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,419 miles
    Test number
    472683983486
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner boots leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps excessive condensation to both head lam lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail114,348 miles (+10,068)1 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,348 miles
    Test number
    294554479690
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn to excess (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating distorted disks (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner boots leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps excessive condensation to both head lam lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass104,280 miles (+8,701)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    920248317370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,579 miles
    Test number
    260908239892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,579 miles (+9,880)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,579 miles
    Test number
    321805120420
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass85,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,699 miles
    Test number
    367685192887
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin

  17. Fail85,699 miles (+11,333)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,699 miles
    Test number
    152231356826
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working bulb missing (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin

  18. Pass74,366 miles (+20,558)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,366 miles
    Test number
    780872131906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,808 miles
    Test number
    396699115094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 GKX

Does LB61 GKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GKX is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GKX?
The MOT on LB61 GKX is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 GKX done?
LB61 GKX was recorded at 158,833 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 9,512 miles a year.
Has LB61 GKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GKX has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 GKX 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 GKX find?
LB61 GKX passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arms both sides.

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