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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LL61 VVMMOT history

LL61 VVM is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 191,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LL61 VVM blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
191,532 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 VVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 VVM was last recorded at 191,532 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,419 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
113 miles
Average per year
10,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,532 miles
  • 2025 – 187,642 miles
  • 2024 – 182,919 miles
  • 2023 – 171,490 miles
  • 2022 – 159,087 miles
  • 2021 – 146,261 miles
  • 2020 – 137,387 miles
  • 2019 – 125,393 miles
  • 2018 – 113,460 miles
  • 2017 – 106,031 miles
  • 2016 – 97,948 miles
  • 2015 – 73,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,532 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rearsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,532 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    191,532 miles
    Test number
    740243356556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rears

  2. Fail191,419 miles (+3,777)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,419 miles
    Test number
    357405462435
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rears

  3. Pass187,642 miles (+108)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    187,642 miles
    Test number
    174687542299
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Fail187,534 miles (+4,615)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,534 miles
    Test number
    605999729570
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Pass182,919 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    182,919 miles
    Test number
    829735667157
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail182,919 miles (+11,429)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,919 miles
    Test number
    547645530470
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass171,490 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    171,490 miles
    Test number
    564900064310
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail171,488 miles (+12,401)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,488 miles
    Test number
    155937461641
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shields loose

  9. Pass159,087 miles (+12,826)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    159,087 miles
    Test number
    548478539423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,261 miles (+2,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    146,261 miles
    Test number
    617925671732
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is a little rusty
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light is not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has a small cut & does prevent the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has a small cut & does prevent the ingress of dirt

  11. Pass144,061 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,061 miles
    Test number
    578701766470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,387 miles (+11,994)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,387 miles
    Test number
    834547488764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass125,393 miles (+11,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,393 miles
    Test number
    756372881245
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass113,460 miles (+7,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,460 miles
    Test number
    622510160861
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass106,031 miles (+8,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,031 miles
    Test number
    734225204892
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass97,948 miles (+24,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,948 miles
    Test number
    785973205406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass73,491 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,491 miles
    Test number
    707333315053
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL61 VVM

Does LL61 VVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 VVM is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 VVM?
The MOT on LL61 VVM is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 VVM done?
LL61 VVM was recorded at 191,532 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 10,477 miles a year.
Has LL61 VVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 VVM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 VVM 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 VVM find?
LL61 VVM passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears.

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