Ford logo

Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LM61 DROMOT history

LM61 DRO is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LM61 DRO blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,787 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,792 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM61 DRO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DRO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DRO was last recorded at 99,787 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 3,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,437 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,350 miles
Average per year
6,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,787 miles
  • 2025 – 96,437 miles
  • 2024 – 89,448 miles
  • 2023 – 81,399 miles
  • 2022 – 73,394 miles
  • 2021 – 66,723 miles
  • 2020 – 62,483 miles
  • 2019 – 57,376 miles
  • 2018 – 49,518 miles
  • 2017 – 42,400 miles
  • 2016 – 34,586 miles
  • 2015 – 24,479 miles
  • 2014 – 16,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,787 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,787 miles (+3,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,787 miles
    Test number
    638782836850
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass96,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,437 miles
    Test number
    691094775026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,437 miles (+6,989)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,437 miles
    Test number
    578357319318
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured of rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass89,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,448 miles
    Test number
    151612726665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail89,448 miles (+8,049)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,448 miles
    Test number
    887143077315
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass81,399 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,399 miles
    Test number
    537715759791
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail81,399 miles (+8,005)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,399 miles
    Test number
    899793176494
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass73,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,394 miles
    Test number
    165057456762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail73,394 miles (+6,671)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,394 miles
    Test number
    737182129664
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass66,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,723 miles
    Test number
    730476766990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,721 miles (+4,238)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,721 miles
    Test number
    913370972991
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass62,483 miles (+5,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,483 miles
    Test number
    828550148878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass57,376 miles (+7,858)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,376 miles
    Test number
    707446644305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,518 miles
    Test number
    714662391713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,517 miles (+7,117)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,517 miles
    Test number
    203547303229
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass42,400 miles (+7,814)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,400 miles
    Test number
    732755837898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,586 miles (+10,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,586 miles
    Test number
    691353221402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass24,479 miles (+7,522)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,479 miles
    Test number
    848472354085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    16,957 miles
    Test number
    186621534211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 DRO

Does LM61 DRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DRO is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DRO?
The MOT on LM61 DRO is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 DRO done?
LM61 DRO was recorded at 99,787 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 6,792 miles a year.
Has LM61 DRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DRO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 DRO 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 DRO find?
LM61 DRO passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & starting to crack; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking.

Related registrations

Browse all LM61D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.