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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LP61 EDJMOT history

LP61 EDJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LP61 EDJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,213 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 EDJ
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
14 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 EDJ was last recorded at 86,213 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 3,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,191 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,022 miles
Average per year
4,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,213 miles
  • 2024 – 83,191 miles
  • 2023 – 78,863 miles
  • 2022 – 76,324 miles
  • 2021 – 70,169 miles
  • 2020 – 65,962 miles
  • 2019 – 58,889 miles
  • 2018 – 50,857 miles
  • 2017 – 47,311 miles
  • 2016 – 41,038 miles
  • 2015 – 32,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,213 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,213 miles (+3,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,213 miles
    Test number
    490953623467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,191 miles
    Test number
    356112790389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail83,190 miles (+4,327)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    512430285978
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,863 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,863 miles
    Test number
    352774048679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail78,863 miles (+2,539)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,863 miles
    Test number
    640794615451
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,324 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,324 miles
    Test number
    763020095400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail76,324 miles (+6,155)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,324 miles
    Test number
    570511205493
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass70,169 miles (+4,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,169 miles
    Test number
    560062988743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass65,962 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,962 miles
    Test number
    875677401597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front dip deam poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front disc heated up
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail65,962 miles (+7,073)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,962 miles
    Test number
    622294348686
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front dip deam poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front disc heated up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing not tseted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass58,889 miles (+2,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    651205904888
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass56,743 miles (+5,886)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,743 miles
    Test number
    306730121207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass50,857 miles (+3,546)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    723725218201
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass47,311 miles (+6,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,311 miles
    Test number
    814728123682
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass41,038 miles (+2,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,038 miles
    Test number
    823037512474
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass38,638 miles (+5,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,638 miles
    Test number
    137581132801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,886 miles
    Test number
    959422245059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 EDJ

Does LP61 EDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 EDJ is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP61 EDJ?
The MOT on LP61 EDJ is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 EDJ done?
LP61 EDJ was recorded at 86,213 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,922 miles a year.
Has LP61 EDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 EDJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LP61 EDJ 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 EDJ find?
LP61 EDJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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