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Ford Focus

Brown · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LM61 ZBCMOT history

LM61 ZBC is a brown diesel Ford Focus first used on 8 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LM61 ZBC brown Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
167,601 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ZBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ZBC was last recorded at 167,601 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 7,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,840 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,761 miles
Average per year
9,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,601 miles
  • 2024 – 159,840 miles
  • 2023 – 152,430 miles
  • 2022 – 146,916 miles
  • 2021 – 140,587 miles
  • 2020 – 135,975 miles
  • 2019 – 127,408 miles
  • 2018 – 106,354 miles
  • 2017 – 92,526 miles
  • 2016 – 77,404 miles
  • 2014 – 64,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,601 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • 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 Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,601 miles (+7,761)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    167,601 miles
    Test number
    450451699944
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass159,840 miles (+7,410)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,840 miles
    Test number
    666711429967
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in headlight (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in headlight (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass152,430 miles (+5,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,430 miles
    Test number
    466428839471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass146,916 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,916 miles
    Test number
    360232261823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail146,916 miles (+6,329)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,916 miles
    Test number
    883373988573
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass140,587 miles (+61)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,587 miles
    Test number
    105678040067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail140,526 miles (+4,551)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,526 miles
    Test number
    267779084592
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,975 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,975 miles
    Test number
    719365016309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,946 miles (+8,538)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,946 miles
    Test number
    482801182121
    • MajorNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass127,408 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,408 miles
    Test number
    187582912690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,147 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,147 miles
    Test number
    896966876346
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail120,147 miles (+13,793)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,147 miles
    Test number
    477579241934
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass106,354 miles (+13,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,354 miles
    Test number
    869376578083
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view repeater lens (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass92,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,526 miles
    Test number
    627286848122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,526 miles (+15,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,526 miles
    Test number
    675661378951
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass77,404 miles (+12,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,404 miles
    Test number
    215992091828
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  17. Pass64,714 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,714 miles
    Test number
    498596234341
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat offside rear .
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads getting low.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm.

Questions about LM61 ZBC

Does LM61 ZBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ZBC is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ZBC?
The MOT on LM61 ZBC is valid until 15 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 ZBC done?
LM61 ZBC was recorded at 167,601 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 9,332 miles a year.
Has LM61 ZBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ZBC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 ZBC 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 ZBC find?
LM61 ZBC passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 6 more.

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