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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM61 JMXMOT history

LM61 JMX is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 2 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

LM61 JMX grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2027
Mileage
96,108 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 JMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 JMX was last recorded at 96,108 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 1,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,400 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,708 miles
Average per year
5,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,108 miles
  • 2025 – 94,400 miles
  • 2024 – 91,587 miles
  • 2023 – 87,564 miles
  • 2022 – 80,929 miles
  • 2021 – 72,943 miles
  • 2020 – 66,014 miles
  • 2019 – 61,500 miles
  • 2018 – 56,018 miles
  • 2017 – 49,912 miles
  • 2016 – 43,720 miles
  • 2015 – 37,347 miles
  • 2014 – 30,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,108 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [ON LIMIT NEEDS REPLACING] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.6 (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot slight split not leaking yet

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner facing bead rim distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,108 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    96,108 miles
    Test number
    925242688275
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [ON LIMIT NEEDS REPLACING] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail96,108 miles (+1,708)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,108 miles
    Test number
    106863312709
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [ON LIMIT NEEDS REPLACING] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass94,400 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,400 miles
    Test number
    799212548058
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot slight split not leaking yet (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner facing bead rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail94,400 miles (+2,813)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,400 miles
    Test number
    475060402556
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split at end leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot slight split not leaking yet (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner facing bead rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass91,587 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,587 miles
    Test number
    114433229560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,564 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    846471497615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,929 miles (+7,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,929 miles
    Test number
    265810331425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass72,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,943 miles
    Test number
    704022899502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,943 miles (+6,929)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,943 miles
    Test number
    614317370608
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass66,014 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,014 miles
    Test number
    514921980142
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front road wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp led flickering
  11. Fail66,013 miles (+4,513)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    681389893784
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm has broken off motor (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front road wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp led flickering
  12. Pass61,500 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,500 miles
    Test number
    504702552297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    195977290306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,019 miles (+6,107)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,019 miles
    Test number
    517342102032
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  15. Pass49,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,912 miles
    Test number
    998294526732
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front Tyre's have wear to both edges and tread is 3mm
  16. Fail49,906 miles (+6,186)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,906 miles
    Test number
    877596682729
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front Tyre's have wear to both edges and tread is 3mm
  17. Pass43,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,720 miles
    Test number
    736071526230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,720 miles (+6,373)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,720 miles
    Test number
    843754424140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass37,347 miles (+6,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,347 miles
    Test number
    557819578430
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-tray fitted.
    • AdvisorySlight buckle in N.S.F wheel.
  20. Fail30,875 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,875 miles
    Test number
    156806584249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass30,875 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,875 miles
    Test number
    697656884294
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 JMX

Does LM61 JMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 JMX is valid until 19 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 JMX?
The MOT on LM61 JMX is valid until 19 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 JMX done?
LM61 JMX was recorded at 96,108 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 5,422 miles a year.
Has LM61 JMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 JMX has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 JMX 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 JMX find?
LM61 JMX passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [on limit needs replacing]; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread, and 2 more.

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