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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LM61 UCLMOT history

LM61 UCL is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 8 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LM61 UCL red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
187,585 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 UCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 UCL was last recorded at 187,585 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 8,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,123 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,462 miles
Average per year
9,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,585 miles
  • 2025 – 179,123 miles
  • 2024 – 170,863 miles
  • 2023 – 163,141 miles
  • 2022 – 150,799 miles
  • 2021 – 142,041 miles
  • 2020 – 135,108 miles
  • 2018 – 121,219 miles
  • 2017 – 112,407 miles
  • 2016 – 103,172 miles
  • 2015 – 89,823 miles
  • 2014 – 72,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,585 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,585 miles (+8,462)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    187,585 miles
    Test number
    165093380203
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass179,123 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    179,123 miles
    Test number
    313869724113
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail179,119 miles (+8,256)1 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,119 miles
    Test number
    164160864679
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brakes excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    170,863 miles
    Test number
    743979887778
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail170,863 miles (+7,722)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,863 miles
    Test number
    920681059897
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass163,141 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    163,141 miles
    Test number
    740463383853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail163,141 miles (+12,342)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,141 miles
    Test number
    280562145661
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,799 miles (+8,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    150,799 miles
    Test number
    506609231929
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    142,041 miles
    Test number
    899690037182
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail142,041 miles (+6,933)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,041 miles
    Test number
    345834964475
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTwo exhaust heat shields insecure

  11. Pass135,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    135,108 miles
    Test number
    807566918039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,108 miles (+13,889)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,108 miles
    Test number
    950948946569
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass121,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,219 miles
    Test number
    586109217818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,219 miles (+8,812)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,219 miles
    Test number
    351157469445
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass112,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,407 miles
    Test number
    978193561586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,407 miles (+9,235)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,407 miles
    Test number
    951555515797
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass103,172 miles (+13,349)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,172 miles
    Test number
    420805429497
    • AdvisoryBOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Engine Cover.
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Undertrays.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass89,823 miles (+16,874)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,823 miles
    Test number
    727174425294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,949 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    836581394252
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 UCL

Does LM61 UCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 UCL is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 UCL?
The MOT on LM61 UCL is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 UCL done?
LM61 UCL was recorded at 187,585 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 9,652 miles a year.
Has LM61 UCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 UCL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 UCL 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 UCL find?
LM61 UCL passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut; rear brake hose slightly damaged both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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