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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LL61 XKEMOT history

LL61 XKE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LL61 XKE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
73,260 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 XKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 XKE was last recorded at 73,260 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 4,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,468 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,792 miles
Average per year
4,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,260 miles
  • 2025 – 68,468 miles
  • 2024 – 63,843 miles
  • 2023 – 57,699 miles
  • 2022 – 52,102 miles
  • 2021 – 47,440 miles
  • 2020 – 42,977 miles
  • 2019 – 37,905 miles
  • 2018 – 33,088 miles
  • 2017 – 27,954 miles
  • 2016 – 23,461 miles
  • 2015 – 18,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,260 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    73,260 miles
    Test number
    382762622589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail73,259 miles (+4,791)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    150139367214
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass68,468 miles (+4,625)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    68,468 miles
    Test number
    689128101804
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass63,843 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,843 miles
    Test number
    565592836353
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (BOTH) water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail63,843 miles (+6,144)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,843 miles
    Test number
    247334366640
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (BOTH) water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass57,699 miles (+5,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,699 miles
    Test number
    525744920761
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass52,102 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,102 miles
    Test number
    843084508527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,440 miles (+4,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    47,440 miles
    Test number
    162488316849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass42,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,977 miles
    Test number
    137767756807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,977 miles (+5,072)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,977 miles
    Test number
    750470269888
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass37,905 miles (+4,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,905 miles
    Test number
    486448913627
    • AdvisoryOffside Door indicator broken
  12. Pass33,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,088 miles
    Test number
    678114910746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge
  13. Fail33,088 miles (+5,134)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,088 miles
    Test number
    260357592333
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge
  14. Pass27,954 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    27,954 miles
    Test number
    274021312048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,461 miles (+5,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,461 miles
    Test number
    825197445706
    • 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)
  16. Pass18,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    18,338 miles
    Test number
    918267205060
    • 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)

Questions about LL61 XKE

Does LL61 XKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 XKE is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 XKE?
The MOT on LL61 XKE is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 XKE done?
LL61 XKE was recorded at 73,260 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,943 miles a year.
Has LL61 XKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 XKE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 XKE 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 XKE find?
LL61 XKE passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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