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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LM61 DVTMOT history

LM61 DVT is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 42,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LM61 DVT silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
42,770 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DVT was last recorded at 42,770 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,721 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
3,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,770 miles
  • 2025 – 39,878 miles
  • 2024 – 36,682 miles
  • 2023 – 32,239 miles
  • 2022 – 21,121 miles
  • 2021 – 15,274 miles
  • 2020 – 15,057 miles
  • 2019 – 14,294 miles
  • 2018 – 12,574 miles
  • 2017 – 11,317 miles
  • 2016 – 8,958 miles
  • 2015 – 6,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,770 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,770 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    42,770 miles
    Test number
    402513047376
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  2. Fail42,721 miles (+2,843)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,721 miles
    Test number
    965580000122
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass39,878 miles (+3,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    39,878 miles
    Test number
    695423647174
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass36,682 miles (+4,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    36,682 miles
    Test number
    493262342302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass32,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    32,239 miles
    Test number
    595261844255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,239 miles (+11,118)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,239 miles
    Test number
    981920793547
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass21,121 miles (+5,847)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    21,121 miles
    Test number
    414326067803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,274 miles (+217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    15,274 miles
    Test number
    617875532703
    • AdvisoryFront stone chip in front screen
  9. Pass15,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    15,057 miles
    Test number
    410728735784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail15,057 miles (+763)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,057 miles
    Test number
    777143032732
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass14,294 miles (+1,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    14,294 miles
    Test number
    165592153773
    • AdvisoryO/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyre side walls cracked
  12. Pass12,574 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    12,574 miles
    Test number
    529667731712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,317 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    11,317 miles
    Test number
    626447484205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,958 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    8,958 miles
    Test number
    857373761937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    6,897 miles
    Test number
    999351925026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 DVT

Does LM61 DVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DVT is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DVT?
The MOT on LM61 DVT is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 DVT done?
LM61 DVT was recorded at 42,770 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 3,270 miles a year.
Has LM61 DVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DVT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 DVT 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 DVT find?
LM61 DVT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration.

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