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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LP61 HKJMOT history

LP61 HKJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LP61 HKJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,219 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 HKJ
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
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 HKJ was last recorded at 104,219 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,218 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,219 miles
  • 2025 – 94,686 miles
  • 2024 – 85,532 miles
  • 2023 – 75,395 miles
  • 2022 – 67,946 miles
  • 2020 – 58,922 miles
  • 2019 – 53,312 miles
  • 2018 – 48,676 miles
  • 2017 – 37,568 miles
  • 2015 – 30,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,219 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor conditionRecorded at 2 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,219 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,219 miles
    Test number
    366919905109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition
  2. Fail104,218 miles (+22)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,218 miles
    Test number
    951963707524
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition
  3. Fail104,196 miles (+9,510)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,196 miles
    Test number
    978226819314
    • 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))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass94,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,686 miles
    Test number
    312959911185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,686 miles (+9,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,686 miles
    Test number
    240858280094
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass85,532 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,532 miles
    Test number
    175673906219
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
  7. Fail85,532 miles (+10,137)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,532 miles
    Test number
    220561230467
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
  8. Pass75,395 miles (+7,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,395 miles
    Test number
    501887065152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass67,946 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,946 miles
    Test number
    281639610516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail67,945 miles (+9,023)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,945 miles
    Test number
    672357799845
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass58,922 miles (+3,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,922 miles
    Test number
    203294147730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass55,840 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,840 miles
    Test number
    824498049033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    53,312 miles
    Test number
    644199901782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,312 miles (+4,636)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,312 miles
    Test number
    926239067857
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  15. Pass48,676 miles (+11,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,676 miles
    Test number
    346130134876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass37,568 miles (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,568 miles
    Test number
    166730889617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,067 miles
    Test number
    928178185177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 HKJ

Does LP61 HKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 HKJ is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 HKJ?
The MOT on LP61 HKJ is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 HKJ done?
LP61 HKJ was recorded at 104,219 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,934 miles a year.
Has LP61 HKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 HKJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 HKJ 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 HKJ find?
LP61 HKJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished; rear exhaust in poor condition.

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