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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LM61 FRVMOT history

LM61 FRV is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 6 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LM61 FRV white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
161,775 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 FRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 FRV was last recorded at 161,775 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 6,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,433 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,342 miles
Average per year
8,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,775 miles
  • 2025 – 155,433 miles
  • 2024 – 148,731 miles
  • 2023 – 141,294 miles
  • 2022 – 135,145 miles
  • 2021 – 130,677 miles
  • 2020 – 122,278 miles
  • 2019 – 111,734 miles
  • 2018 – 98,830 miles
  • 2017 – 90,407 miles
  • 2016 – 81,516 miles
  • 2014 – 63,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,775 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm - Legal limit is 1.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Major oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,775 miles (+6,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    161,775 miles
    Test number
    314782382839
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass155,433 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,433 miles
    Test number
    620613540638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,731 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,731 miles
    Test number
    400530267225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail148,693 miles (+7,399)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,693 miles
    Test number
    247449701572
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass141,294 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    141,294 miles
    Test number
    982239003697
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre in centre tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath front to rear
  6. Fail141,294 miles (+6,149)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,294 miles
    Test number
    338452252338
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre in centre tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath front to rear
  7. Pass135,145 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,145 miles
    Test number
    505194844143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,677 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,677 miles
    Test number
    711250339254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm - Legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMajor oil leak from engine
  9. Fail130,625 miles (+8,347)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,625 miles
    Test number
    703981221225
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition Significant crack along the bottom of windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm - Legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMajor oil leak from engine
  10. Pass122,278 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,278 miles
    Test number
    790056109081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,241 miles (+10,507)4 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,241 miles
    Test number
    704521810778
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety dripping from bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/2mm edges, 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/2mm edges,4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner tail-light not working
  12. Pass111,734 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,734 miles
    Test number
    602106991604
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Fail111,719 miles (+12,889)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,719 miles
    Test number
    766371391559
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass98,830 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,830 miles
    Test number
    426003054679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,815 miles (+8,408)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,815 miles
    Test number
    581251806734
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass90,407 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,407 miles
    Test number
    901173785573
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Fail90,370 miles (+8,854)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,370 miles
    Test number
    208239843083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/55R16
  18. Pass81,516 miles (+17,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,516 miles
    Test number
    550349748788
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  19. Pass63,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,977 miles
    Test number
    655573154395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM61 FRV

Does LM61 FRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 FRV is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 FRV?
The MOT on LM61 FRV is valid until 2 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 FRV done?
LM61 FRV was recorded at 161,775 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 8,415 miles a year.
Has LM61 FRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 FRV has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 FRV 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 FRV find?
LM61 FRV passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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