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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LC61 OPBMOT history

LC61 OPB is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 12 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LC61 OPB silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
163,483 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 OPB
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
12 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 OPB was last recorded at 163,483 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 5,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2018: 103,191 miles, lower than 103,198 miles on 12 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,843 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,640 miles
Average per year
9,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,483 miles
  • 2025 – 157,843 miles
  • 2024 – 151,358 miles
  • 2023 – 144,661 miles
  • 2022 – 136,280 miles
  • 2021 – 130,846 miles
  • 2020 – 124,529 miles
  • 2019 – 112,303 miles
  • 2018 – 103,191 miles
  • 2017 – 92,441 miles
  • 2016 – 83,112 miles
  • 2015 – 57,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,483 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,483 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    163,483 miles
    Test number
    509132785282
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Fail163,482 miles (+5,639)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,482 miles
    Test number
    260282468262
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass157,843 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,843 miles
    Test number
    583629461327
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Fail157,842 miles (+6,484)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,842 miles
    Test number
    255320509096
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Pass151,358 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,358 miles
    Test number
    818899511662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail151,192 miles (+6,531)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,192 miles
    Test number
    385261706099
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords showing ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords showing ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass144,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,661 miles
    Test number
    596649785854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,661 miles (+8,381)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,661 miles
    Test number
    827341971688
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake low performance only just passed
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,280 miles (+5,434)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,280 miles
    Test number
    539855899678
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass130,846 miles (+6,317)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,846 miles
    Test number
    714974973953
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass124,529 miles (+12,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,529 miles
    Test number
    836845788724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass112,303 miles (+9,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    761440905916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass103,191 miles (-7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,191 miles
    Test number
    848203020621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail103,198 miles (+10,757)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,198 miles
    Test number
    901821008025
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass92,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,441 miles
    Test number
    446391714694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,441 miles (+9,329)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,441 miles
    Test number
    639780867891
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass83,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,112 miles
    Test number
    729585445269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,112 miles (+25,997)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,112 miles
    Test number
    335930981229
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNeeds brakes all round

  19. Pass57,115 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,115 miles
    Test number
    806416515060
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing wear on outer edge

Questions about LC61 OPB

Does LC61 OPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 OPB is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 OPB?
The MOT on LC61 OPB is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 OPB done?
LC61 OPB was recorded at 163,483 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 9,120 miles a year.
Has LC61 OPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 OPB has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 OPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 OPB find?
LC61 OPB passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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