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Ford Focus

Brown · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM61 OTSMOT history

LM61 OTS is a brown diesel Ford Focus first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LM61 OTS brown Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,995 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 OTS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 OTS was last recorded at 123,995 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,983 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
8,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,995 miles
  • 2024 – 98,879 miles
  • 2023 – 89,390 miles
  • 2022 – 68,617 miles
  • 2021 – 59,047 miles
  • 2020 – 57,237 miles
  • 2019 – 54,434 miles
  • 2018 – 50,855 miles
  • 2017 – 47,215 miles
  • 2016 – 41,296 miles
  • 2015 – 35,424 miles
  • 2014 – 31,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,995 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,995 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,995 miles
    Test number
    907396437044
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working
  2. Fail123,983 miles (+1,982)2 dangerous1 major3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,983 miles
    Test number
    621839641374
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm across (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail122,001 miles (+23,122)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,001 miles
    Test number
    598272792478
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass98,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,879 miles
    Test number
    806895619192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail98,879 miles (+9,489)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,879 miles
    Test number
    919587216011
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass89,390 miles (+20,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,390 miles
    Test number
    829322132549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass68,617 miles (+9,570)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,617 miles
    Test number
    256786783062
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass59,047 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,047 miles
    Test number
    790625726596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    57,237 miles
    Test number
    309896342053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,237 miles (+2,803)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,237 miles
    Test number
    143165713742
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass54,434 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,434 miles
    Test number
    351013567272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,855 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,855 miles
    Test number
    598668810069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,215 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,215 miles
    Test number
    265622634734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,296 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,296 miles
    Test number
    855403088621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,424 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,424 miles
    Test number
    996399955158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,224 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,224 miles
    Test number
    605137564146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,575 miles
    Test number
    469750224197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 OTS

Does LM61 OTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 OTS is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 OTS?
The MOT on LM61 OTS is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 OTS done?
LM61 OTS was recorded at 123,995 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 8,044 miles a year.
Has LM61 OTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 OTS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 OTS 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 OTS find?
LM61 OTS passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front fog lamp not working.

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