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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM11 ULFMOT history

LM11 ULF is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 13 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

LM11 ULF black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,498 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 ULF
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
13 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 ULF was last recorded at 159,498 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 7,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,177 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,321 miles
Average per year
10,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,498 miles
  • 2024 – 152,177 miles
  • 2023 – 136,952 miles
  • 2022 – 129,509 miles
  • 2021 – 112,328 miles
  • 2020 – 108,129 miles
  • 2019 – 104,135 miles
  • 2018 – 92,948 miles
  • 2017 – 79,530 miles
  • 2016 – 64,790 miles
  • 2015 – 56,146 miles
  • 2014 – 33,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,498 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,498 miles (+7,321)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,498 miles
    Test number
    171685237486
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass152,177 miles (+15,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    152,177 miles
    Test number
    694305834073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,952 miles (+7,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,952 miles
    Test number
    115766405791
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,509 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,509 miles
    Test number
    117372925698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail129,501 miles (+17,173)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,501 miles
    Test number
    578621821424
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,328 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,328 miles
    Test number
    492525029413
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail112,328 miles (+2,223)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,328 miles
    Test number
    380570439593
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,105 miles (+1,976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,105 miles
    Test number
    430816240536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTested when wet
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  9. Pass108,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    108,129 miles
    Test number
    252064334742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail108,129 miles (+3,994)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,129 miles
    Test number
    452627343149
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,135 miles
    Test number
    568492223351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,135 miles (+11,187)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,135 miles
    Test number
    219688788636
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass92,948 miles (+13,418)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,948 miles
    Test number
    833301927699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,530 miles (+14,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,530 miles
    Test number
    273515412231
    • 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)

  15. Pass64,790 miles (+8,644)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,790 miles
    Test number
    392476602919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,146 miles (+13,899)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,146 miles
    Test number
    202036705119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,247 miles (+8,557)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,247 miles
    Test number
    599760715131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,690 miles (+262)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,690 miles
    Test number
    295829644461
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass33,428 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,428 miles
    Test number
    767518614180
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM11 ULF

Does LM11 ULF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 ULF is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM11 ULF?
The MOT on LM11 ULF is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 ULF done?
LM11 ULF was recorded at 159,498 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 10,896 miles a year.
Has LM11 ULF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 ULF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LM11 ULF 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 ULF find?
LM11 ULF passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.

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