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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LP61 LGZMOT history

LP61 LGZ is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LP61 LGZ red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
104,807 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 LGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 LGZ was last recorded at 104,807 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,799 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,807 miles
  • 2025 – 96,893 miles
  • 2024 – 86,962 miles
  • 2023 – 80,875 miles
  • 2022 – 75,414 miles
  • 2021 – 68,064 miles
  • 2020 – 63,198 miles
  • 2019 – 60,876 miles
  • 2018 – 58,963 miles
  • 2017 – 54,650 miles
  • 2016 – 49,080 miles
  • 2015 – 45,561 miles
  • 2014 – 40,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,807 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,807 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    104,807 miles
    Test number
    708307855050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail104,799 miles (+7,906)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,799 miles
    Test number
    601767116285
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass96,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,893 miles
    Test number
    917804022173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,893 miles (+9,931)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,893 miles
    Test number
    569753794993
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass86,962 miles (+6,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,962 miles
    Test number
    127496389575
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass80,875 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    982561419175
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  7. Fail80,875 miles (+5,461)3 dangerous3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    935802693713
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Pass75,414 miles (+7,350)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,414 miles
    Test number
    950863144675
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Pass68,064 miles (+4,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,064 miles
    Test number
    311313447359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass63,198 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,198 miles
    Test number
    866438210585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,195 miles (+2,319)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,195 miles
    Test number
    932391199725
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass60,876 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,876 miles
    Test number
    602385832432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,963 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,963 miles
    Test number
    925278437115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,650 miles (+5,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,650 miles
    Test number
    321143814612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator discoloured
  15. Pass49,080 miles (+3,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,080 miles
    Test number
    375368698791
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  16. Pass45,561 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,561 miles
    Test number
    372695601186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,319 miles
    Test number
    589892904330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,319 miles1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,319 miles
    Test number
    826090204317
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LP61 LGZ

Does LP61 LGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 LGZ is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 LGZ?
The MOT on LP61 LGZ is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 LGZ done?
LP61 LGZ was recorded at 104,807 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 5,396 miles a year.
Has LP61 LGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 LGZ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 LGZ 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 LGZ find?
LP61 LGZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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