
Ford Focus
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
LP61 LHMMOT history
LP61 LHM is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 20 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 131,410 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 131,410 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,870 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 LHM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 LHM was last recorded at 131,410 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 131,371 miles · 26 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 39 miles
- Average per year
- 11,870 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 131,410 miles
- 2022 – 123,536 miles
- 2021 – 123,227 miles
- 2020 – 85,022 miles
- 2018 – 79,237 miles
- 2017 – 64,163 miles
- 2016 – 51,391 miles
- 2015 – 35,575 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,410 miles (+39)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 131,410 miles
- Test number
- 444686190651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail131,371 miles (+7,835)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,371 miles
- Test number
- 141045306558
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,536 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 123,536 miles
- Test number
- 117512864423
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail123,536 miles (+309)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,536 miles
- Test number
- 677077708009
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail123,227 miles (+38,205)10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,227 miles
- Test number
- 554712180566
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch lose
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass85,022 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 85,022 miles
- Test number
- 714375822412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,012 miles (+5,775)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,012 miles
- Test number
- 527948855603
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRoad wheel fixing missing One nut missing off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,237 miles (+15,074)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 79,237 miles
- Test number
- 497162582774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,163 miles (+12,772)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 64,163 miles
- Test number
- 972301288655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,391 miles (+5,178)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 51,391 miles
- Test number
- 859428938103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,213 miles (+10,638)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 46,213 miles
- Test number
- 446351267378
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray fitted
Pass35,575 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 35,575 miles
- Test number
- 656455235067
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LP61 LHM
- Does LP61 LHM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP61 LHM expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 LHM?
- The MOT on LP61 LHM expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP61 LHM done?
- LP61 LHM was recorded at 131,410 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 11,870 miles a year.
- Has LP61 LHM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 LHM has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LP61 LHM 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 LHM find?
- LP61 LHM passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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