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Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM11 OBYMOT history

LM11 OBY is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LM11 OBY blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
159,774 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 OBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 OBY was last recorded at 159,774 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 9,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,053 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,721 miles
Average per year
11,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,774 miles
  • 2025 – 150,053 miles
  • 2024 – 145,929 miles
  • 2023 – 139,812 miles
  • 2022 – 123,195 miles
  • 2021 – 108,651 miles
  • 2020 – 96,635 miles
  • 2019 – 86,293 miles
  • 2018 – 73,195 miles
  • 2017 – 55,530 miles
  • 2016 – 39,189 miles
  • 2015 – 29,409 miles
  • 2014 – 22,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,774 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front discs wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,774 miles (+9,721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    159,774 miles
    Test number
    935487101752
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass150,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,053 miles
    Test number
    311306799894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail150,053 miles (+4,124)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,053 miles
    Test number
    353176799109
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass145,929 miles (+6,117)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,929 miles
    Test number
    784756678497
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass139,812 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,812 miles
    Test number
    725399535042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,810 miles (+16,615)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,810 miles
    Test number
    590315275403
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  7. Pass123,195 miles (+14,544)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,195 miles
    Test number
    407612448936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,651 miles (+12,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,651 miles
    Test number
    767356851167
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front wishbones rear bushes unbonding
  9. Pass96,635 miles (+10,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,635 miles
    Test number
    848762794779
    • AdvisoryBolt sticking out from the top of the gearbox to the engine
    • AdvisoryFront discs wearing thin
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f wishbones rear bushes starting to unbond
  10. Pass86,293 miles (+13,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,293 miles
    Test number
    689952798391
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront discs wearing thin
    • AdvisorySuspension front wishbones rear bushes starting to slightly split
  11. Pass73,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,195 miles
    Test number
    831830758654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,195 miles (+387)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,195 miles
    Test number
    117881574442
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass72,808 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,808 miles
    Test number
    722617410790
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  14. Fail72,806 miles (+17,276)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,806 miles
    Test number
    883926735924
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  15. Pass55,530 miles (+16,341)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,530 miles
    Test number
    997229031550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,189 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,189 miles
    Test number
    153671615977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,008 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    640637102513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,409 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,409 miles
    Test number
    227588075039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,462 miles
    Test number
    558667204100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 OBY

Does LM11 OBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 OBY is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 OBY?
The MOT on LM11 OBY is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 OBY done?
LM11 OBY was recorded at 159,774 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 11,013 miles a year.
Has LM11 OBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 OBY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 OBY 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 LM11 OBY find?
LM11 OBY passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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