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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LM61 OTHMOT history

LM61 OTH is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LM61 OTH blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,273 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 OTH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 OTH was last recorded at 71,273 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,672 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,601 miles
Average per year
4,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,273 miles
  • 2025 – 69,672 miles
  • 2024 – 65,085 miles
  • 2023 – 60,753 miles
  • 2021 – 57,050 miles
  • 2019 – 50,631 miles
  • 2018 – 42,380 miles
  • 2017 – 35,707 miles
  • 2015 – 28,677 miles
  • 2014 – 20,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,273 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,273 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,273 miles
    Test number
    141321629397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,672 miles (+4,587)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,672 miles
    Test number
    648860306214
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre rotation wrong way
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,085 miles (+4,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,085 miles
    Test number
    687287387059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass60,753 miles (+3,703)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,753 miles
    Test number
    695964238978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive at driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,050 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,050 miles
    Test number
    647269193032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,048 miles (+3,223)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,048 miles
    Test number
    255648618032
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass53,825 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,825 miles
    Test number
    289060268355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail53,821 miles (+3,190)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,821 miles
    Test number
    750363022095
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass50,631 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,631 miles
    Test number
    168162548384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,715 miles
    Test number
    902078252685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,715 miles (+4,335)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,715 miles
    Test number
    205236637657
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass42,380 miles (+6,673)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,380 miles
    Test number
    765601487930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,707 miles (+7,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,707 miles
    Test number
    402714320036
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass28,677 miles (+7,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,677 miles
    Test number
    739492577247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass20,796 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,796 miles
    Test number
    388308005081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    20,312 miles
    Test number
    415463724415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 OTH

Does LM61 OTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 OTH is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 OTH?
The MOT on LM61 OTH is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 OTH done?
LM61 OTH was recorded at 71,273 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
Has LM61 OTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 OTH has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM61 OTH 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 OTH find?
LM61 OTH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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