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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LM61 DTFMOT history

LM61 DTF is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,656 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LM61 DTF red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,656 km
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,806 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DTF was last recorded at 125,656 km on 24 Nov 2025, 10,099 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,557 km · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,099 km
Average per year
9,806 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,656 km
  • 2024 – 115,557 km
  • 2023 – 105,147 km
  • 2022 – 93,856 km
  • 2021 – 81,260 km
  • 2020 – 71,633 km
  • 2019 – 64,233 km
  • 2018 – 56,203 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,656 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,656 km (+10,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,656 km
    Test number
    981362247682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass115,557 km (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,557 km
    Test number
    117698235129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail115,513 km (+10,366)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,513 km
    Test number
    823547903193
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not sitting fully home (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass105,147 km (+322)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,147 km
    Test number
    702839272365
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Fail104,825 km (+10,969)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,825 km
    Test number
    679144851661
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass93,856 km (+12,596)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,856 km
    Test number
    526455217809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,260 km (+106)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,260 km
    Test number
    684733975994
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Fail81,154 km (+9,521)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,154 km
    Test number
    281357490755
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  9. Pass71,633 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,633 km
    Test number
    350975676972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,491 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,491 miles
    Test number
    524578031676
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass64,233 km (+8,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,233 km
    Test number
    756219790624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass56,203 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,203 km
    Test number
    175732883657
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass30,196 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,196 miles
    Test number
    104602760213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,303 miles (+5,692)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,303 miles
    Test number
    736342035405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,611 miles (+7,276)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    19,611 miles
    Test number
    922834022510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    12,335 miles
    Test number
    269920704320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 DTF

Does LM61 DTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DTF is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DTF?
The MOT on LM61 DTF is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 DTF done?
LM61 DTF was recorded at 125,656 km at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 9,806 km a year.
Has LM61 DTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DTF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 DTF 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 DTF find?
LM61 DTF passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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