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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LC61 OPLMOT history

LC61 OPL is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LC61 OPL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,539 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 OPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 OPL was last recorded at 137,539 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 15,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,964 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,575 miles
Average per year
8,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,539 miles
  • 2024 – 121,964 miles
  • 2023 – 119,209 miles
  • 2022 – 116,390 miles
  • 2021 – 112,229 miles
  • 2020 – 102,950 miles
  • 2019 – 93,566 miles
  • 2018 – 81,990 miles
  • 2017 – 70,634 miles
  • 2016 – 51,692 miles
  • 2015 – 42,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,539 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,539 miles (+15,575)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,539 miles
    Test number
    197399111634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,964 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,964 miles
    Test number
    600127992451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,209 miles
    Test number
    638380130321
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail119,209 miles (+2,819)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,209 miles
    Test number
    493279766614
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,390 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,390 miles
    Test number
    509402731379
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

  6. Fail116,388 miles (+4,159)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,388 miles
    Test number
    974726400263
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

  7. Pass112,229 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,229 miles
    Test number
    280847846690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,950 miles (+9,384)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,950 miles
    Test number
    596168127775
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass93,566 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,566 miles
    Test number
    156331923322
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Fail93,556 miles (+11,566)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,556 miles
    Test number
    820046122931
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass81,990 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,990 miles
    Test number
    885911789846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail81,959 miles (+11,325)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,959 miles
    Test number
    113803629061
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass70,634 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,634 miles
    Test number
    435448622512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail70,634 miles (+18,942)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,634 miles
    Test number
    549165519706
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass51,692 miles (+9,178)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,692 miles
    Test number
    762133472294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,514 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,514 miles
    Test number
    178394135423
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 OPL

Does LC61 OPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 OPL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 OPL?
The MOT on LC61 OPL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 OPL done?
LC61 OPL was recorded at 137,539 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 8,517 miles a year.
Has LC61 OPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 OPL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 OPL 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 OPL find?
LC61 OPL passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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