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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM61 JKNMOT history

LM61 JKN is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 9 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 174,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LM61 JKN blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
174,446 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 JKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 JKN was last recorded at 174,446 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,445 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,446 miles
  • 2025 – 171,351 miles
  • 2024 – 169,533 miles
  • 2023 – 144,638 miles
  • 2022 – 138,023 miles
  • 2021 – 131,485 miles
  • 2020 – 120,883 miles
  • 2019 – 105,526 miles
  • 2018 – 83,734 miles
  • 2017 – 81,645 miles
  • 2016 – 76,529 miles
  • 2015 – 70,923 miles
  • 2014 – 56,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,446 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel tank exhaust heat shield slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,446 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    174,446 miles
    Test number
    469936484579
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank exhaust heat shield slightly loose

  2. Fail174,445 miles (+3,094)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,445 miles
    Test number
    466501431482
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank exhaust heat shield slightly loose

  3. Pass171,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    171,351 miles
    Test number
    623237544048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail171,351 miles (+1,818)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,351 miles
    Test number
    812882974953
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass169,533 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    169,533 miles
    Test number
    360632235677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail169,529 miles (+24,891)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,529 miles
    Test number
    277385848633
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,638 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    144,638 miles
    Test number
    185383367127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,470 miles (+6,447)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,470 miles
    Test number
    681427897578
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass138,023 miles (+6,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,023 miles
    Test number
    247571437707
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass131,485 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,485 miles
    Test number
    224405893492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail131,480 miles (+10,597)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,480 miles
    Test number
    184221090971
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass120,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,883 miles
    Test number
    774644046389
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail120,883 miles (+15,357)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,883 miles
    Test number
    803701269295
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass105,526 miles (+21,792)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,526 miles
    Test number
    605936802476
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  15. Pass83,734 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,734 miles
    Test number
    614548433079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,645 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,645 miles
    Test number
    976379588196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,529 miles
    Test number
    257521018731
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail76,529 miles (+5,606)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,529 miles
    Test number
    554839777290
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass70,923 miles (+14,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,923 miles
    Test number
    953211826166
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,725 miles
    Test number
    476991724306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 JKN

Does LM61 JKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 JKN is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 JKN?
The MOT on LM61 JKN is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 JKN done?
LM61 JKN was recorded at 174,446 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 10,287 miles a year.
Has LM61 JKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 JKN has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 JKN 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 JKN find?
LM61 JKN passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; fuel tank exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

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