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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LC61 AKOMOT history

LC61 AKO is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LC61 AKO black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
133,135 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 AKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 AKO was last recorded at 133,135 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 4,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,819 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,316 miles
Average per year
9,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,135 miles
  • 2025 – 128,819 miles
  • 2024 – 123,753 miles
  • 2023 – 117,437 miles
  • 2022 – 110,907 miles
  • 2021 – 107,509 miles
  • 2020 – 94,266 miles
  • 2019 – 80,693 miles
  • 2018 – 69,372 miles
  • 2017 – 55,942 miles
  • 2016 – 43,741 miles
  • 2015 – 30,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,135 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,135 miles (+4,316)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    133,135 miles
    Test number
    871042851668
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass128,819 miles (+5,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,819 miles
    Test number
    678706966010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass123,753 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,753 miles
    Test number
    470389752139
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Fail123,753 miles (+6,316)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,753 miles
    Test number
    915623040532
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass117,437 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,437 miles
    Test number
    525150837376
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Fail117,437 miles (+6,530)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,437 miles
    Test number
    355725842021
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecure
  7. Pass110,907 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,907 miles
    Test number
    297558686646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail110,907 miles (+4)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,907 miles
    Test number
    190655675396
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail110,903 miles (+3,394)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,903 miles
    Test number
    535712731080
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass107,509 miles (+13,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,509 miles
    Test number
    509322191620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass94,266 miles (+13,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,266 miles
    Test number
    227531346898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass80,693 miles (+11,321)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,693 miles
    Test number
    551569179305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,372 miles (+13,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,372 miles
    Test number
    670879502660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass55,942 miles (+12,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    969706346370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass43,741 miles (+13,501)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,741 miles
    Test number
    242509650016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,240 miles
    Test number
    399655715077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 AKO

Does LC61 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 AKO is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 AKO?
The MOT on LC61 AKO is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 AKO done?
LC61 AKO was recorded at 133,135 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 9,122 miles a year.
Has LC61 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 AKO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 AKO 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 LC61 AKO find?
LC61 AKO passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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