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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM61 UDGMOT history

LM61 UDG is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 25 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 168,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

LM61 UDG red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2025
Mileage
168,405 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 UDG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 UDG was last recorded at 168,405 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 17,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,429 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
17,976 miles
Average per year
11,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,405 miles
  • 2023 – 150,429 miles
  • 2022 – 139,517 miles
  • 2021 – 127,922 miles
  • 2020 – 120,732 miles
  • 2019 – 111,839 miles
  • 2018 – 102,031 miles
  • 2017 – 94,205 miles
  • 2016 – 85,726 miles
  • 2015 – 79,338 miles
  • 2014 – 59,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,405 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Hand brake cover lose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • More than one Exhaust Heat shield lose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coolant level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,405 miles (+17,976)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    168,405 miles
    Test number
    531154970410
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass150,429 miles (+10,912)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,429 miles
    Test number
    971323113691
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust heat shield slightly in secure
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cover loose
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some components

  3. Pass139,517 miles (+20)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,517 miles
    Test number
    948724688563
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake cover lose
    • AdvisoryMore than one Exhaust Heat shield lose
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  4. Fail139,497 miles (+11,575)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,497 miles
    Test number
    353589513659
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake cover lose
    • AdvisoryMore than one Exhaust Heat shield lose
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  5. Pass127,922 miles (+7,190)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,922 miles
    Test number
    818028195884
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,732 miles
    Test number
    833957414536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,732 miles (+8,893)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,732 miles
    Test number
    218446969445
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass111,839 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,839 miles
    Test number
    627049772675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,836 miles (+9,805)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,836 miles
    Test number
    580029196574
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass102,031 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,031 miles
    Test number
    338459716358
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail102,030 miles (+7,825)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,030 miles
    Test number
    608677861944
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass94,205 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,205 miles
    Test number
    322375689351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,726 miles
    Test number
    722561059258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,726 miles (+6,388)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,726 miles
    Test number
    586361427534
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass79,338 miles (+19,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,338 miles
    Test number
    708451538900
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass59,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    409861404347
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM61 UDG

Does LM61 UDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 UDG expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 UDG?
The MOT on LM61 UDG expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 UDG done?
LM61 UDG was recorded at 168,405 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 11,576 miles a year.
Has LM61 UDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 UDG has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 UDG 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 UDG find?
LM61 UDG passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 10 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.

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