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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LM61 BEAMOT history

LM61 BEA is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 19 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 117,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LM61 BEA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
117,030 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 BEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 BEA was last recorded at 117,030 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 6,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,375 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,655 miles
Average per year
6,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,030 miles
  • 2024 – 110,375 miles
  • 2023 – 104,716 miles
  • 2022 – 99,202 miles
  • 2021 – 93,893 miles
  • 2020 – 89,725 miles
  • 2019 – 84,208 miles
  • 2018 – 79,852 miles
  • 2017 – 66,738 miles
  • 2016 – 52,409 miles
  • 2015 – 48,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,030 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,030 miles (+6,655)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,030 miles
    Test number
    533248403967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,375 miles (+5,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,375 miles
    Test number
    699458253762
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass104,716 miles (+5,514)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,716 miles
    Test number
    199219919794
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,202 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,202 miles
    Test number
    396498745159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,893 miles
    Test number
    719573147550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,893 miles (+4,168)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,893 miles
    Test number
    534691181062
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,725 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,725 miles
    Test number
    595576331321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,208 miles (+4,356)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,208 miles
    Test number
    961959482010
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass79,852 miles (+13,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,852 miles
    Test number
    350157685068
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,738 miles (+14,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,738 miles
    Test number
    442381176242
    • 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)

  11. Pass52,409 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    213555192458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail52,409 miles (+4,372)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    871943483157
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail48,037 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,037 miles
    Test number
    166082965126
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass48,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,037 miles
    Test number
    405702565125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM61 BEA

Does LM61 BEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 BEA expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 BEA?
The MOT on LM61 BEA expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 BEA done?
LM61 BEA was recorded at 117,030 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 6,660 miles a year.
Has LM61 BEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 BEA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LM61 BEA 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 LM61 BEA find?
LM61 BEA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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