Ford logo

Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM61 HRAMOT history

LM61 HRA is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 168,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LM61 HRA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
168,201 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,232 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM61 HRA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 HRA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 HRA was last recorded at 168,201 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 4,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,611 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,590 miles
Average per year
11,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,201 miles
  • 2024 – 163,611 miles
  • 2023 – 155,670 miles
  • 2022 – 146,417 miles
  • 2021 – 141,621 miles
  • 2020 – 127,804 miles
  • 2018 – 108,791 miles
  • 2017 – 85,786 miles
  • 2016 – 68,032 miles
  • 2015 – 49,584 miles
  • 2014 – 43,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,201 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,201 miles (+4,590)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    168,201 miles
    Test number
    936380722208
    • MinorFront Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass163,611 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    163,611 miles
    Test number
    249833764095
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail163,611 miles (+7,941)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,611 miles
    Test number
    977463638278
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass155,670 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,670 miles
    Test number
    202916249780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail155,320 miles (+8,903)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,320 miles
    Test number
    482642332679
    • MajorNearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Pass146,417 miles (+4,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,417 miles
    Test number
    505542462564
    • 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. Pass141,621 miles (+13,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,621 miles
    Test number
    767338430689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Pass127,804 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,804 miles
    Test number
    288887252150
    • 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))
  9. Pass194,735 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    194,735 km
    Test number
    764765161362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass108,791 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,791 miles
    Test number
    961473093545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,618 miles (+22,832)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,618 miles
    Test number
    297759892547
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass85,786 miles (+17,754)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,786 miles
    Test number
    776363025388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,032 miles (+18,448)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,032 miles
    Test number
    897487784314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,584 miles (+5,587)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,584 miles
    Test number
    339314105229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,997 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,997 miles
    Test number
    629241304355
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing screen

Questions about LM61 HRA

Does LM61 HRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 HRA is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 HRA?
The MOT on LM61 HRA is valid until 17 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 HRA done?
LM61 HRA was recorded at 168,201 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 11,232 miles a year.
Has LM61 HRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 HRA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 HRA 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 HRA find?
LM61 HRA passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: front suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

Browse all LM61H registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.