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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM61 DYAMOT history

LM61 DYA is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LM61 DYA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,598 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DYA was last recorded at 117,598 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 7,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,149 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,449 miles
Average per year
7,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,598 miles
  • 2024 – 110,149 miles
  • 2023 – 102,031 miles
  • 2022 – 93,182 miles
  • 2021 – 85,720 miles
  • 2020 – 78,699 miles
  • 2019 – 71,992 miles
  • 2018 – 63,126 miles
  • 2017 – 55,204 miles
  • 2016 – 47,688 miles
  • 2015 – 40,410 miles
  • 2014 – 34,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,598 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower track arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower track arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front washer jet faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,598 miles (+7,449)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,598 miles
    Test number
    616526376712
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower track arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower track arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,149 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,149 miles
    Test number
    438834680664
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear track control arms corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral and rear exhaust heat shields insecure but not likely to come adrift
    • AdvisoryRear suspension subframe corroded.

  3. Fail110,149 miles (+8,118)1 dangerous3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,149 miles
    Test number
    215056467518
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear track control arms corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral and rear exhaust heat shields insecure but not likely to come adrift
    • AdvisoryRear suspension subframe corroded.

  4. Pass102,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,031 miles
    Test number
    508172376979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail102,031 miles (+8,849)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,031 miles
    Test number
    849996673414
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass93,182 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,182 miles
    Test number
    799760870427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail93,182 miles (+7,462)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,182 miles
    Test number
    254071171875
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,720 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    303671633640
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet slightly misaligned
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  9. Fail85,720 miles (+7,021)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    960907069743
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet slightly misaligned
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  10. Pass78,699 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    475398553201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,992 miles (+8,866)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,992 miles
    Test number
    728627499200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,126 miles
    Test number
    411425967854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,126 miles (+7,922)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,126 miles
    Test number
    964445915607
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass55,204 miles (+7,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,204 miles
    Test number
    472922940836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass47,688 miles (+7,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,688 miles
    Test number
    729404421432
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass40,410 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,410 miles
    Test number
    350994215064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,114 miles
    Test number
    217633804396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 DYA

Does LM61 DYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DYA is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DYA?
The MOT on LM61 DYA is valid until 18 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 DYA done?
LM61 DYA was recorded at 117,598 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,561 miles a year.
Has LM61 DYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DYA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 DYA 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 DYA find?
LM61 DYA passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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