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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LP61 EBJMOT history

LP61 EBJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

LP61 EBJ silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
110,438 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 EBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 EBJ was last recorded at 110,438 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 6,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,270 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,168 miles
Average per year
6,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,438 miles
  • 2025 – 104,270 miles
  • 2024 – 97,100 miles
  • 2023 – 86,342 miles
  • 2022 – 79,659 miles
  • 2021 – 71,561 miles
  • 2020 – 65,158 miles
  • 2019 – 56,236 miles
  • 2018 – 49,546 miles
  • 2017 – 44,534 miles
  • 2016 – 38,415 miles
  • 2015 – 31,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,438 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,438 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    110,438 miles
    Test number
    983912945701
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Fail110,438 miles (+6,168)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,438 miles
    Test number
    681017103289
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50r17 95y general (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass104,270 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    104,270 miles
    Test number
    946757016665
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  4. Fail104,270 miles (+7,170)1 dangerous1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,270 miles
    Test number
    139244317479
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  5. Pass97,100 miles (+10,758)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,100 miles
    Test number
    771751914958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder close to limit 215/50/r17 GT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,342 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,342 miles
    Test number
    368236749783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail86,304 miles (+6,645)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    818963804490
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect beam pattern due to water ingress (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass79,659 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    822799511390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail79,635 miles (+8,074)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    619723150817
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,561 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,561 miles
    Test number
    262884631240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail71,553 miles (+6,395)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,553 miles
    Test number
    843046810662
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to mil and poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,158 miles (+8,922)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,158 miles
    Test number
    228027972810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. also perished/cracked and damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass56,236 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,236 miles
    Test number
    305795052752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,740 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,740 miles
    Test number
    272820970609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,546 miles
    Test number
    381445796638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,546 miles (+5,012)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,546 miles
    Test number
    357195598970
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass44,534 miles (+6,119)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,534 miles
    Test number
    337629671028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,415 miles
    Test number
    410831533228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail38,415 miles (+6,423)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,415 miles
    Test number
    745213034799
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass31,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,992 miles
    Test number
    565390435011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP61 EBJ

Does LP61 EBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 EBJ is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 EBJ?
The MOT on LP61 EBJ is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 EBJ done?
LP61 EBJ was recorded at 110,438 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 6,874 miles a year.
Has LP61 EBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 EBJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 EBJ 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 EBJ find?
LP61 EBJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded x4; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at flexi; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush, and 1 more.

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