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Ford Focus

Brown · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LC61 HBJMOT history

LC61 HBJ is a brown diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 179,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2025.

LC61 HBJ brown Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2026
Mileage
179,448 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 HBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 HBJ was last recorded at 179,448 miles on 24 Jun 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,446 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,448 miles
  • 2024 – 176,130 miles
  • 2023 – 161,055 miles
  • 2022 – 144,892 miles
  • 2020 – 120,260 miles
  • 2019 – 104,981 miles
  • 2018 – 100,152 miles
  • 2017 – 93,291 miles
  • 2016 – 85,321 miles
  • 2015 – 71,982 miles
  • 2014 – 60,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,448 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,448 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    179,448 miles
    Test number
    437179098806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail179,446 miles (+3,316)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,446 miles
    Test number
    777893271236
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass176,130 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    176,130 miles
    Test number
    978676802265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,128 miles (+15,073)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,128 miles
    Test number
    653918661672
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass161,055 miles (+16,163)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    161,055 miles
    Test number
    523396159443
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass144,892 miles (+69)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    144,892 miles
    Test number
    815755675526
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail144,823 miles (+24,563)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,823 miles
    Test number
    555608198690
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass120,260 miles (+187)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,260 miles
    Test number
    215661973758
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail120,073 miles (+15,092)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,073 miles
    Test number
    321969664381
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass104,981 miles (+4,829)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,981 miles
    Test number
    713171441986
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass100,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,152 miles
    Test number
    563333007518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail100,152 miles (+6,861)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,152 miles
    Test number
    105152994460
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass93,291 miles (+7,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,291 miles
    Test number
    753594053212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass85,321 miles (+13,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    639779705175
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWasher jets in poor condition

  15. Pass71,982 miles (+11,646)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,982 miles
    Test number
    697335017649
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to test
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn approx 75%
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  16. Pass60,336 miles (+834)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,336 miles
    Test number
    147773824319
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail59,502 miles2 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,502 miles
    Test number
    955977804318
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteIsofix base fitted n/s/r.
    • NoteSmoke check too clean for analyzer.

Questions about LC61 HBJ

Does LC61 HBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 HBJ expired on 23 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 HBJ?
The MOT on LC61 HBJ expired on 23 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 HBJ done?
LC61 HBJ was recorded at 179,448 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2025, an average of 11,274 miles a year.
Has LC61 HBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 HBJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 HBJ 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 HBJ find?
LC61 HBJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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