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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LL61 EBFMOT history

LL61 EBF is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 7 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LL61 EBF black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
170,040 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 EBF
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
7 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 EBF was last recorded at 170,040 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 5,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,194 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,846 miles
Average per year
8,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,040 miles
  • 2025 – 164,194 miles
  • 2024 – 157,939 miles
  • 2023 – 152,868 miles
  • 2021 – 147,123 miles
  • 2020 – 133,295 miles
  • 2019 – 118,302 miles
  • 2018 – 105,817 miles
  • 2016 – 94,993 miles
  • 2015 – 88,723 miles
  • 2014 – 70,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,040 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside headlamp has water ingress
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,040 miles (+5,846)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    170,040 miles
    Test number
    490843957429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp has water ingress
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass164,194 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    164,194 miles
    Test number
    231159823855
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryWater ingress offside headlamp

  3. Fail164,194 miles (+25)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,194 miles
    Test number
    579194406632
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryWater ingress offside headlamp

  4. Fail164,169 miles (+6,230)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,169 miles
    Test number
    768392330135
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in centre of screen
    • AdvisoryOffside light ingress of water and misaligned bulb
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield for fuel tank insecure

  5. Pass157,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,939 miles
    Test number
    541875534329
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Fail157,939 miles (+5,071)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,939 miles
    Test number
    226992084767
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass152,868 miles (+252)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,868 miles
    Test number
    682770206060
    • 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))

  8. Fail152,616 miles (+5,493)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,616 miles
    Test number
    750155637113
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass147,123 miles (+5,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,123 miles
    Test number
    901463471227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first exhaust silencer slight blow from box (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass141,714 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,714 miles
    Test number
    943648978006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,295 miles (+14,993)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,295 miles
    Test number
    730587521864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,302 miles (+12,485)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,302 miles
    Test number
    883095379220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,817 miles
    Test number
    689591574604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,817 miles (+10,824)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,817 miles
    Test number
    694044432086
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

  15. Pass94,993 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,993 miles
    Test number
    864015101707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,723 miles
    Test number
    340522886132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,723 miles (+18,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,723 miles
    Test number
    434957483759
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass70,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,137 miles
    Test number
    516625394232
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL61 EBF

Does LL61 EBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 EBF is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 EBF?
The MOT on LL61 EBF is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 EBF done?
LL61 EBF was recorded at 170,040 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,909 miles a year.
Has LL61 EBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 EBF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 EBF 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 LL61 EBF find?
LL61 EBF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 12 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 9 more.

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