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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LM11 VJLMOT history

LM11 VJL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

LM11 VJL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
130,475 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 VJL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 VJL was last recorded at 130,475 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 12,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,052 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,423 miles
Average per year
9,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,475 miles
  • 2025 – 118,052 miles
  • 2024 – 105,720 miles
  • 2023 – 96,855 miles
  • 2022 – 85,277 miles
  • 2021 – 70,654 miles
  • 2019 – 47,771 miles
  • 2018 – 37,902 miles
  • 2017 – 32,515 miles
  • 2016 – 27,739 miles
  • 2015 – 21,226 miles
  • 2014 – 13,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,475 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 r16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,475 miles (+12,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    130,475 miles
    Test number
    957313119733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass118,052 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,052 miles
    Test number
    724519937290
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal anti-slip worn. (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting broken off. (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail118,051 miles (+12,331)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,051 miles
    Test number
    281256128834
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal anti-slip worn. (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting broken off. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN INNER EDGE BUT NOT EXPOSED CORDS YET 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN INNER EDGE BUT NOT EXPOSED CORDS YET. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass105,720 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,720 miles
    Test number
    276252402174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket for tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail105,715 miles (+8,860)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,715 miles
    Test number
    740289885829
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket for tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass96,855 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,855 miles
    Test number
    963039451262
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting defective/damaged but not insecure
  7. Fail96,853 miles (+11,576)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,853 miles
    Test number
    548548645951
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting defective/damaged but not insecure
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,277 miles (+14,623)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,277 miles
    Test number
    249180493891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass70,654 miles (+22,883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,654 miles
    Test number
    555925659203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass47,771 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    318307485085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail47,689 miles (+9,787)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,689 miles
    Test number
    686202621098
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh brake lamp has some bulbs inop
  12. Pass37,902 miles (+5,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,902 miles
    Test number
    539218105486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass32,515 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,515 miles
    Test number
    502649393856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,500 miles (+4,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,500 miles
    Test number
    544384066163
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass27,739 miles (+6,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    27,739 miles
    Test number
    579721106163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass21,226 miles (+7,285)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,226 miles
    Test number
    705090895106
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads over half worn.
  17. Pass13,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    13,941 miles
    Test number
    287364374460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 VJL

Does LM11 VJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 VJL is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 VJL?
The MOT on LM11 VJL is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 VJL done?
LM11 VJL was recorded at 130,475 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 9,758 miles a year.
Has LM11 VJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 VJL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 VJL 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 VJL find?
LM11 VJL passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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