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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB61 HWJMOT history

LB61 HWJ is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 7 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 135,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,623 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 HWJ
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
7 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 HWJ was last recorded at 135,623 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 7,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,772 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,851 miles
Average per year
8,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,623 miles
  • 2025 – 127,772 miles
  • 2024 – 119,062 miles
  • 2023 – 109,697 miles
  • 2021 – 107,559 miles
  • 2020 – 100,582 miles
  • 2019 – 90,060 miles
  • 2018 – 79,103 miles
  • 2017 – 67,616 miles
  • 2016 – 54,874 miles
  • 2015 – 42,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,623 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,623 miles (+7,851)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,623 miles
    Test number
    101556632166
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass127,772 miles (+8,710)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,772 miles
    Test number
    391719037165
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass119,062 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,062 miles
    Test number
    199893151734
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail119,062 miles (+9,365)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,062 miles
    Test number
    212745704934
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass109,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,697 miles
    Test number
    583773235421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,697 miles (+2,138)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,697 miles
    Test number
    826147095880
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass107,559 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,559 miles
    Test number
    189570369587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,582 miles (+10,522)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,582 miles
    Test number
    613118812580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,060 miles
    Test number
    648975254985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,060 miles (+10,957)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,060 miles
    Test number
    799788498265
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass79,103 miles (+11,487)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,103 miles
    Test number
    437032445101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,616 miles (+12,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    815136425423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass54,874 miles (+12,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,874 miles
    Test number
    672133831761
    • AdvisoryRear indicators just starting to flash white.
    • AdvisorySmall hole in o/s/f driveshaft gaiter allowing the escape of grease.
    • AdvisoryUndershield fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

  14. Pass42,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    695379925096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 HWJ

Does LB61 HWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 HWJ is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 HWJ?
The MOT on LB61 HWJ is valid until 31 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 HWJ done?
LB61 HWJ was recorded at 135,623 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 8,505 miles a year.
Has LB61 HWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 HWJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 HWJ 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 HWJ find?
LB61 HWJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease.

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