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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LM61 FBCMOT history

LM61 FBC is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 57,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

LM61 FBC black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
57,986 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 FBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 FBC was last recorded at 57,986 miles on 11 May 2026, 6,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,796 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,190 miles
Average per year
4,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,986 miles
  • 2025 – 51,796 miles
  • 2024 – 46,878 miles
  • 2023 – 38,638 miles
  • 2022 – 34,751 miles
  • 2021 – 32,721 miles
  • 2020 – 25,532 miles
  • 2019 – 18,250 miles
  • 2018 – 16,000 miles
  • 2017 – 12,718 miles
  • 2016 – 9,707 miles
  • 2014 – 5,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,986 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,986 miles (+6,190)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    57,986 miles
    Test number
    562141407693
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass51,796 miles (+4,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,796 miles
    Test number
    362413683561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass46,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,878 miles
    Test number
    515751394949
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail46,878 miles (+8,240)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,878 miles
    Test number
    633818223383
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass38,638 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    38,638 miles
    Test number
    812698259165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,751 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    34,751 miles
    Test number
    762218419134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,721 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,721 miles
    Test number
    511897406379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,532 miles (+7,282)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,532 miles
    Test number
    992218725878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,250 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,250 miles
    Test number
    204277526878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail18,249 miles (+2,249)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,249 miles
    Test number
    794657069018
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass16,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    16,000 miles
    Test number
    825403780115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail16,000 miles (+3,282)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,000 miles
    Test number
    342037697849
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass12,718 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    12,718 miles
    Test number
    121610662856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,707 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    9,707 miles
    Test number
    414044642263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,293 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    7,293 miles
    Test number
    977828661954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    5,538 miles
    Test number
    535484714357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 FBC

Does LM61 FBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 FBC is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 FBC?
The MOT on LM61 FBC is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 FBC done?
LM61 FBC was recorded at 57,986 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,561 miles a year.
Has LM61 FBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 FBC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 FBC 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 FBC find?
LM61 FBC passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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