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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LM61 DXFMOT history

LM61 DXF is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 174,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

LM61 DXF red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
174,709 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DXF
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 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DXF was last recorded at 174,709 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 8,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,487 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,222 miles
Average per year
11,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,709 miles
  • 2024 – 166,487 miles
  • 2023 – 155,191 miles
  • 2022 – 141,870 miles
  • 2021 – 130,489 miles
  • 2019 – 100,298 miles
  • 2018 – 87,568 miles
  • 2017 – 74,617 miles
  • 2016 – 65,030 miles
  • 2015 – 54,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,709 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    174,709 miles
    Test number
    443454278146
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail174,709 miles (+8,222)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,709 miles
    Test number
    952681558805
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass166,487 miles (+11,296)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,487 miles
    Test number
    777560551830
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,191 miles
    Test number
    932755483439
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  5. Fail155,187 miles (+13,317)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,187 miles
    Test number
    745206292016
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  6. Pass141,870 miles (+11,381)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,870 miles
    Test number
    102785181621
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass130,489 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,489 miles
    Test number
    503440291554
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,489 miles (+10,936)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,489 miles
    Test number
    596228939467
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,553 miles
    Test number
    575117464015
    • 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))

  10. Fail119,553 miles (+19,255)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,553 miles
    Test number
    907904900907
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))

  11. Pass100,298 miles (+12,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,298 miles
    Test number
    804207585630
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass87,568 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,568 miles
    Test number
    781050463853
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail87,526 miles (+12,909)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,526 miles
    Test number
    976943028213
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass74,617 miles (+9,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,617 miles
    Test number
    609697687703
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on edges

  15. Pass65,030 miles (+10,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    895269241644
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    476620215225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 DXF

Does LM61 DXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DXF is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DXF?
The MOT on LM61 DXF is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 DXF done?
LM61 DXF was recorded at 174,709 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 11,307 miles a year.
Has LM61 DXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DXF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 DXF 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 DXF find?
LM61 DXF passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective.

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