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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LC61 HBUMOT history

LC61 HBU is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

LC61 HBU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
126,743 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 HBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 HBU was last recorded at 126,743 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 11,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,428 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
11,315 miles
Average per year
9,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,743 miles
  • 2024 – 115,428 miles
  • 2023 – 105,689 miles
  • 2022 – 95,734 miles
  • 2021 – 85,131 miles
  • 2020 – 75,573 miles
  • 2019 – 71,891 miles
  • 2018 – 66,873 miles
  • 2017 – 62,595 miles
  • 2016 – 50,513 miles
  • 2015 – 40,430 miles
  • 2014 – 26,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,743 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    345258851742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,741 miles (+11,313)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,741 miles
    Test number
    704856856153
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,428 miles (+9,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,428 miles
    Test number
    532619329903
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass105,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,689 miles
    Test number
    571659303739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail105,689 miles (+9,955)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,689 miles
    Test number
    706621249618
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,734 miles (+10,603)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,734 miles
    Test number
    800937209138
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass85,131 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,131 miles
    Test number
    683910317822
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail85,131 miles (+9,558)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,131 miles
    Test number
    337297603842
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass75,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,573 miles
    Test number
    429989129364
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail75,573 miles (+3,682)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,573 miles
    Test number
    557468204100
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass71,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    615078574003
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail71,891 miles (+5,018)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    763679349422
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass66,873 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,873 miles
    Test number
    514868922216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch cover part broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail66,873 miles (+4,278)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,873 miles
    Test number
    821372353835
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch cover part broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass62,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,595 miles
    Test number
    183398073574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,595 miles (+12,082)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,595 miles
    Test number
    761489454686
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass50,513 miles (+10,083)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,513 miles
    Test number
    622601261385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,430 miles (+13,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,430 miles
    Test number
    417057519441
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  19. Pass26,906 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    26,906 miles
    Test number
    979404594289
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 HBU

Does LC61 HBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 HBU expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 HBU?
The MOT on LC61 HBU expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 HBU done?
LC61 HBU was recorded at 126,743 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 9,167 miles a year.
Has LC61 HBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 HBU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 HBU 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 HBU find?
LC61 HBU passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms.

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