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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM61 FAAMOT history

LM61 FAA is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 182,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LM61 FAA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
182,941 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 FAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 FAA was last recorded at 182,941 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 5,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,528 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,413 miles
Average per year
11,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,941 miles
  • 2024 – 177,528 miles
  • 2023 – 167,645 miles
  • 2022 – 155,429 miles
  • 2021 – 142,502 miles
  • 2020 – 131,073 miles
  • 2019 – 119,955 miles
  • 2018 – 104,808 miles
  • 2017 – 83,886 miles
  • 2016 – 72,148 miles
  • 2015 – 59,163 miles
  • 2014 – 48,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,941 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Fuel tank exhaust heat shield is lose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,941 miles (+5,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    182,941 miles
    Test number
    929139212682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass177,528 miles (+9,883)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    177,528 miles
    Test number
    809665506322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,645 miles (+12,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    167,645 miles
    Test number
    786892023285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass155,429 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,429 miles
    Test number
    413371777781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail155,429 miles (+12,927)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,429 miles
    Test number
    325929240233
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm circa (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass142,502 miles (+11,429)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    142,502 miles
    Test number
    843573206059
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass131,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,073 miles
    Test number
    458237296811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail131,073 miles (+11,118)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,073 miles
    Test number
    489479070211
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass119,955 miles (+15,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    119,955 miles
    Test number
    483513215808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass104,808 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,808 miles
    Test number
    610959852452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank exhaust heat shield is lose

  11. Fail104,742 miles (+2,297)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,742 miles
    Test number
    126576610181
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 1.6mm and 2 mm tyre is also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank exhaust heat shield is lose

  12. Fail102,445 miles (+18,559)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,445 miles
    Test number
    845163863882
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield detatched
    • AdvisoryFront tyre tread depths low
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Pass83,886 miles (+11,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,886 miles
    Test number
    531315353984
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass72,148 miles (+12,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,148 miles
    Test number
    762264952261
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres very low on edges

  15. Fail59,163 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,163 miles
    Test number
    369542215407
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass59,163 miles (+10,400)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,163 miles
    Test number
    519152515282
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass48,763 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,763 miles
    Test number
    467196714287
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 FAA

Does LM61 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 FAA is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 FAA?
The MOT on LM61 FAA is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 FAA done?
LM61 FAA was recorded at 182,941 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 11,176 miles a year.
Has LM61 FAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 FAA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 FAA 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 FAA find?
LM61 FAA passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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