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Ford Focus

Brown · Diesel · 2011 · 1,600 cc

LM61 FVDMOT history

LM61 FVD is a brown diesel Ford Focus first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 213,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LM61 FVD brown Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
213,117 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 FVD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 FVD was last recorded at 213,117 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 16,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,539 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
16,578 miles
Average per year
15,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,117 miles
  • 2024 – 196,539 miles
  • 2023 – 184,139 miles
  • 2022 – 169,662 miles
  • 2021 – 154,721 miles
  • 2020 – 142,601 miles
  • 2019 – 128,922 miles
  • 2018 – 110,760 miles
  • 2017 – 94,102 miles
  • 2016 – 76,995 miles
  • 2015 – 60,002 miles
  • 2014 – 41,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,117 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Upper stone chip
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split/de-bond.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak rear of engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Various stone chips in front screen on the n/s.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,117 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    213,117 miles
    Test number
    894081072180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper stone chip
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail213,117 miles (+16,578)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,117 miles
    Test number
    630798611791
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper stone chip
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass196,539 miles (+12,400)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    196,539 miles
    Test number
    571168648268
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass184,139 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    184,139 miles
    Test number
    714427398256
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail184,139 miles (+14,477)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,139 miles
    Test number
    703929509257
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass169,662 miles (+14,941)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    169,662 miles
    Test number
    624212043291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,721 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,721 miles
    Test number
    457559362347
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

  8. Fail154,721 miles (+12,120)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,721 miles
    Test number
    760561899997
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

  9. Pass142,601 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,601 miles
    Test number
    234999690627
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split/de-bond.
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear of engine.
    • AdvisoryVarious stone chips in front screen on the n/s.

  10. Fail142,595 miles (+13,673)2 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,595 miles
    Test number
    263227454139
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55r16w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise new brake discs when pads replaced. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split/de-bond.
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low and discs very rusty/poor condition.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre badly worn outer edge.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre badly worn outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear of engine.
    • AdvisoryPin hole n/s/f outer cv boot.
    • AdvisoryVarious stone chips in front screen on the n/s.

  11. Pass128,922 miles (+18,162)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,922 miles
    Test number
    453219348272
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Chips in front screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  12. Pass110,760 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,760 miles
    Test number
    973382801911
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shock oil mist.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryShields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryVarious stone chips in front screen.

  13. Fail110,760 miles (+16,658)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,760 miles
    Test number
    203261741352
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (hole) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shock oil mist.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryShields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryVarious stone chips in front screen.

  14. Pass94,102 miles (+17,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,102 miles
    Test number
    703102496776
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking/perished.
    • AdvisoryShields fitted unable to fully inspect.

  15. Pass76,995 miles (+16,993)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,995 miles
    Test number
    483349936038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,002 miles (+18,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,002 miles
    Test number
    466881218251
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass41,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,814 miles
    Test number
    407179114239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,814 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,814 miles
    Test number
    927279714242
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LM61 FVD

Does LM61 FVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 FVD is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 FVD?
The MOT on LM61 FVD is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 FVD done?
LM61 FVD was recorded at 213,117 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 15,279 miles a year.
Has LM61 FVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 FVD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 FVD 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 FVD find?
LM61 FVD passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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