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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LM61 JJLMOT history

LM61 JJL is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 5 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

LM61 JJL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2026
Mileage
171,926 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 JJL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 JJL was last recorded at 171,926 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,680 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
246 miles
Average per year
11,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,926 miles
  • 2023 – 151,172 miles
  • 2022 – 135,765 miles
  • 2021 – 123,142 miles
  • 2020 – 113,380 miles
  • 2018 – 104,806 miles
  • 2017 – 95,279 miles
  • 2016 – 80,249 miles
  • 2015 – 66,887 miles
  • 2014 – 58,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,926 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Tpm is on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,926 miles (+246)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,926 miles
    Test number
    259338144016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,680 miles (+20,508)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,680 miles
    Test number
    122596554098
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryTpm is on

  3. Pass151,172 miles (+146)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    151,172 miles
    Test number
    133253384253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpm is on

  4. Fail151,026 miles (+15,261)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,026 miles
    Test number
    261430404608
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpm is on

  5. Pass135,765 miles (+12,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,765 miles
    Test number
    849511233792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass123,142 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,142 miles
    Test number
    328163361489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail123,142 miles (+4,470)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,142 miles
    Test number
    160110065594
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass118,672 miles (+5,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,672 miles
    Test number
    231669835285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,380 miles
    Test number
    672790599491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,380 miles (+8,574)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,380 miles
    Test number
    492884206775
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,806 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,806 miles
    Test number
    662417766421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,805 miles (+9,526)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,805 miles
    Test number
    164277753196
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users deisel filler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,279 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,279 miles
    Test number
    410692946625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail95,277 miles (+15,028)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,277 miles
    Test number
    239993156010
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass80,249 miles (+13,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,249 miles
    Test number
    855513222375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls kerb damage

  16. Pass66,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,887 miles
    Test number
    488076621110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,887 miles (+8,867)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,887 miles
    Test number
    781687922112
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine mil lamp on

  18. Pass58,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,020 miles
    Test number
    429166334338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail58,020 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,020 miles
    Test number
    876296834355
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 JJL

Does LM61 JJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 JJL expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 JJL?
The MOT on LM61 JJL expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 JJL done?
LM61 JJL was recorded at 171,926 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 11,193 miles a year.
Has LM61 JJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 JJL has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 JJL 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 JJL find?
LM61 JJL passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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