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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LP61 AWUMOT history

LP61 AWU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LP61 AWU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,274 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 AWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 AWU was last recorded at 104,274 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,261 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,274 miles
  • 2025 – 99,492 miles
  • 2024 – 97,003 miles
  • 2023 – 93,265 miles
  • 2022 – 86,845 miles
  • 2021 – 79,540 miles
  • 2020 – 72,019 miles
  • 2019 – 56,020 miles
  • 2018 – 42,880 miles
  • 2017 – 32,498 miles
  • 2016 – 31,055 miles
  • 2015 – 26,104 miles
  • 2014 – 25,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,274 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026

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 Position lamp insecure

    Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right.

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,274 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,274 miles
    Test number
    350465609248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail104,261 miles (+13)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,261 miles
    Test number
    755504960184
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail104,248 miles (+4,756)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,248 miles
    Test number
    104987351129
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass99,492 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,492 miles
    Test number
    781899516897
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail99,492 miles (+2,489)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,492 miles
    Test number
    970320968017
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40R18 93Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,003 miles
    Test number
    592557664245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail97,003 miles (+3,738)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,003 miles
    Test number
    867072948250
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass93,265 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,265 miles
    Test number
    697120935848
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished, cracking, cuts, close to wear indicators and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished, cracking, cuts and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail93,241 miles (+6,396)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,241 miles
    Test number
    267249085036
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished, cracking, cuts, close to wear indicators and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished, cracking, cuts and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass86,845 miles (+7,305)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,845 miles
    Test number
    892372702949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,540 miles (+7,521)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    426152329635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,019 miles (+15,999)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,019 miles
    Test number
    703378826033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,020 miles (+13,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,020 miles
    Test number
    469875506727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass42,880 miles (+10,382)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,880 miles
    Test number
    144157609638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,498 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    32,498 miles
    Test number
    401242593174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,055 miles (+4,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,055 miles
    Test number
    550874123195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass26,104 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,104 miles
    Test number
    666858745056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,117 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,117 miles
    Test number
    247076044394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,086 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,086 miles
    Test number
    746995444310
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Questions about LP61 AWU

Does LP61 AWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 AWU is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 AWU?
The MOT on LP61 AWU is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 AWU done?
LP61 AWU was recorded at 104,274 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,722 miles a year.
Has LP61 AWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 AWU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 AWU 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 LP61 AWU find?
LP61 AWU passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both; front road wheel slightly distorted both, and 4 more.

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