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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LM61 FHLMOT history

LM61 FHL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 70,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LM61 FHL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,920 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 FHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 FHL was last recorded at 70,920 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,175 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,745 miles
Average per year
3,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,920 miles
  • 2025 – 68,175 miles
  • 2024 – 65,722 miles
  • 2023 – 63,541 miles
  • 2022 – 58,235 miles
  • 2021 – 54,698 miles
  • 2020 – 50,318 miles
  • 2019 – 42,933 miles
  • 2018 – 38,816 miles
  • 2017 – 34,744 miles
  • 2016 – 31,582 miles
  • 2015 – 28,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,920 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,920 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,920 miles
    Test number
    389293554352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,175 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    780403737524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished also worn to 3m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wheel stud cross treaded not seated on rim right
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges of tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2m (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail68,175 miles (+2,453)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    639474168233
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread area. also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished also worn to 3m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wheel stud cross treaded not seated on rim right
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges of tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2m (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass65,722 miles (+2,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    229675738612
    • AdvisoryCondensation in offside front headlight
  5. Pass63,541 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,541 miles
    Test number
    541499606499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,540 miles (+5,305)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,540 miles
    Test number
    322414743798
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  7. Pass58,235 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,235 miles
    Test number
    770132808271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,698 miles (+4,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,698 miles
    Test number
    967519397651
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Defect also consists of cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass50,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    195544712901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,318 miles (+7,385)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    549764115132
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass42,933 miles (+4,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,933 miles
    Test number
    677721225461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front stone chip on windscreen
  12. Pass38,816 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,816 miles
    Test number
    753562339568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail38,816 miles (+4,072)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,816 miles
    Test number
    312178739427
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass34,744 miles (+3,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,744 miles
    Test number
    151680000304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner c.v gaiter damaged
  15. Pass31,582 miles (+3,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,582 miles
    Test number
    130033817587
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low and cracking over tread 215/50/17
  16. Pass28,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,395 miles
    Test number
    189381515151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,395 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,395 miles
    Test number
    946551315182
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LM61 FHL

Does LM61 FHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 FHL is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 FHL?
The MOT on LM61 FHL is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 FHL done?
LM61 FHL was recorded at 70,920 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,702 miles a year.
Has LM61 FHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 FHL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 FHL 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 FHL find?
LM61 FHL passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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