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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LC61 VLGMOT history

LC61 VLG is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 148,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

LC61 VLG white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
148,405 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VLG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VLG was last recorded at 148,405 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2016: 76,081 miles, lower than 76,188 miles on 30 Nov 2015.

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
148,363 miles · 15 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
9,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,405 miles
  • 2022 – 121,825 miles
  • 2021 – 116,710 miles
  • 2020 – 111,113 miles
  • 2019 – 100,973 miles
  • 2018 – 93,959 miles
  • 2017 – 89,625 miles
  • 2016 – 76,081 miles
  • 2015 – 76,188 miles
  • 2014 – 59,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,405 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,405 miles (+42)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,405 miles
    Test number
    785729753304
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail148,363 miles (+26,538)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,363 miles
    Test number
    150250741557
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass121,825 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,825 miles
    Test number
    394324201866
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,825 miles (+5,115)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,825 miles
    Test number
    265029871460
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,710 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,710 miles
    Test number
    777380460332
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,710 miles (+5,597)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,710 miles
    Test number
    208687575932
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,113 miles (+5,610)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,113 miles
    Test number
    456405118596
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass105,503 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,503 miles
    Test number
    665989541618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail105,503 miles (+4,530)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,503 miles
    Test number
    857344356519
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,973 miles (+7,014)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,973 miles
    Test number
    348225420716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,959 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,959 miles
    Test number
    990922155303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,625 miles (+13,544)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,625 miles
    Test number
    425489375535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,081 miles (-107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,081 miles
    Test number
    649965707850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,188 miles
    Test number
    610191661746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,188 miles (+17,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,188 miles
    Test number
    397192373411
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

  16. Pass59,036 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,036 miles
    Test number
    746830034364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to check rear seat belts due to rear seats being folded down

Questions about LC61 VLG

Does LC61 VLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 VLG expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VLG?
The MOT on LC61 VLG expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 VLG done?
LC61 VLG was recorded at 148,405 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 9,276 miles a year.
Has LC61 VLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VLG has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 VLG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 VLG find?
LC61 VLG passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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