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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LM61 FBVMOT history

LM61 FBV is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LM61 FBV silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,958 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LM61 FBV was last recorded at 95,958 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,958 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,958 miles
  • 2025 – 92,760 miles
  • 2024 – 90,091 miles
  • 2023 – 83,513 miles
  • 2022 – 79,418 miles
  • 2021 – 74,036 miles
  • 2019 – 68,176 miles
  • 2018 – 56,117 miles
  • 2017 – 37,802 miles
  • 2016 – 22,428 miles
  • 2015 – 9,957 miles
  • 2014 – 3,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,958 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral All 3 exhaust heat shields detached from body.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,958 miles
    Test number
    138313572511
    • AdvisoryCentral All 3 exhaust heat shields detached from body.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail95,958 miles (+3,198)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,958 miles
    Test number
    153646884485
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral All 3 exhaust heat shields detached from body.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass92,760 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    772993960505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,091 miles (+6,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,091 miles
    Test number
    238735352433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass83,513 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,513 miles
    Test number
    656708432375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,418 miles
    Test number
    683548586142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail79,418 miles (+5,382)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,418 miles
    Test number
    542613513808
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  8. Pass74,036 miles (+5,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,036 miles
    Test number
    427988530703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass68,176 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,176 miles
    Test number
    799694995447
    • 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. Fail68,150 miles (+12,033)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,150 miles
    Test number
    294465542944
    • MajorEmissions not tested can not hold revs (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • 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. Pass56,117 miles (+18,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,117 miles
    Test number
    977486708275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass37,802 miles (+15,374)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,802 miles
    Test number
    180800889107
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass22,428 miles (+12,471)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,428 miles
    Test number
    433200190714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,957 miles (+6,233)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    9,957 miles
    Test number
    897147071028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass3,724 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    3,724 miles
    Test number
    908305074277
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 FBV

Does LM61 FBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 FBV is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 FBV?
The MOT on LM61 FBV is valid until 17 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 FBV done?
LM61 FBV was recorded at 95,958 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 8,061 miles a year.
Has LM61 FBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 FBV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 FBV 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 FBV find?
LM61 FBV passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central all 3 exhaust heat shields detached from body.; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs..

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