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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LM61 UDTMOT history

LM61 UDT is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 9 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 196,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LM61 UDT grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
196,367 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 UDT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 UDT was last recorded at 196,367 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 28,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,155 miles · 3 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
28,212 miles
Average per year
13,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,367 miles
  • 2024 – 168,155 miles
  • 2023 – 161,273 miles
  • 2022 – 150,439 miles
  • 2021 – 135,242 miles
  • 2020 – 118,850 miles
  • 2019 – 104,138 miles
  • 2018 – 89,199 miles
  • 2017 – 73,644 miles
  • 2015 – 56,366 miles
  • 2014 – 45,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,367 miles
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os rear (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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,367 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    196,367 miles
    Test number
    650936235230
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass294,598 km (+474)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    294,598 km
    Test number
    135801862464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail294,124 km4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,124 km
    Test number
    356692712522
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass168,155 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,155 miles
    Test number
    452970964558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail168,142 miles (+6,869)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,142 miles
    Test number
    511287876603
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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 pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass161,273 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,273 miles
    Test number
    106588642974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail161,173 miles (+10,734)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,173 miles
    Test number
    917095874369
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass150,439 miles (+211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,439 miles
    Test number
    195506666767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail150,228 miles (+14,986)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,228 miles
    Test number
    566861267269
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass135,242 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,242 miles
    Test number
    341779554263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,043 miles (+16,193)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,043 miles
    Test number
    469788175278
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass118,850 miles (+14,712)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,850 miles
    Test number
    347489078169
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear door damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass104,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,138 miles
    Test number
    817653580067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail104,138 miles (+14,939)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,138 miles
    Test number
    684108954373
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass89,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,199 miles
    Test number
    860610889895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,199 miles (+15,555)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,199 miles
    Test number
    209200071249
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass73,644 miles (+17,278)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,644 miles
    Test number
    647690900719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,366 miles (+10,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,366 miles
    Test number
    685937375470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  19. Pass45,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,717 miles
    Test number
    625739204370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 UDT

Does LM61 UDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 UDT is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 UDT?
The MOT on LM61 UDT is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 UDT done?
LM61 UDT was recorded at 196,367 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 13,349 miles a year.
Has LM61 UDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 UDT has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 UDT 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 UDT find?
LM61 UDT passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os; brake disc worn, but not excessively; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os rear.

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