Ford logo

Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LM61 ORJMOT history

LM61 ORJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LM61 ORJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,134 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,241 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM61 ORJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ORJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ORJ was last recorded at 84,134 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 5,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,858 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,276 miles
Average per year
5,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,134 miles
  • 2025 – 78,858 miles
  • 2024 – 73,753 miles
  • 2023 – 71,249 miles
  • 2022 – 68,983 miles
  • 2021 – 65,932 miles
  • 2020 – 61,435 miles
  • 2019 – 56,965 miles
  • 2018 – 53,168 miles
  • 2017 – 44,263 miles
  • 2016 – 34,955 miles
  • 2015 – 24,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,134 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear wiper blade damaged and inefficient

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,134 miles (+5,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,134 miles
    Test number
    427102554406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,858 miles (+212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,858 miles
    Test number
    419467608256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade damaged and inefficient

  3. Fail78,646 miles (+202)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,646 miles
    Test number
    788200134601
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade damaged and inefficient

  4. Fail78,444 miles (+4,691)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,444 miles
    Test number
    452007170004
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,753 miles (+79)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,753 miles
    Test number
    115756280748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  6. Fail73,674 miles (+2,425)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,674 miles
    Test number
    892112858864
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  7. Pass71,249 miles (+132)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,249 miles
    Test number
    479597898756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail71,117 miles (+2,134)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,117 miles
    Test number
    112623879388
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,983 miles (+3,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,983 miles
    Test number
    180501562187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass65,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,932 miles
    Test number
    659532587219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet auxiliary belt damaged

  11. Fail65,932 miles (+4,497)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,932 miles
    Test number
    487895114322
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet auxiliary belt damaged

  12. Pass61,435 miles (+4,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,435 miles
    Test number
    152964506253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass56,965 miles (+3,797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    56,965 miles
    Test number
    226824484099
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  14. Pass53,168 miles (+8,905)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,168 miles
    Test number
    271453664314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,263 miles
    Test number
    889730218446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wear inner edge/ wheel alignment

  16. Fail44,261 miles (+9,306)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,261 miles
    Test number
    490781456316
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wear inner edge/ wheel alignment

  17. Pass34,955 miles (+10,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,955 miles
    Test number
    190099689452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass24,554 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    24,554 miles
    Test number
    696830355001
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Fail24,554 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,554 miles
    Test number
    815390555023
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about LM61 ORJ

Does LM61 ORJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ORJ is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ORJ?
The MOT on LM61 ORJ is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 ORJ done?
LM61 ORJ was recorded at 84,134 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,241 miles a year.
Has LM61 ORJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ORJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 ORJ 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 ORJ find?
LM61 ORJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

Related registrations

Browse all LM61O 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.