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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LP61 MYLMOT history

LP61 MYL is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 9 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 170,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LP61 MYL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
170,438 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 MYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 MYL was last recorded at 170,438 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 6,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,437 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,001 miles
Average per year
12,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,438 miles
  • 2025 – 164,437 miles
  • 2024 – 158,179 miles
  • 2023 – 140,158 miles
  • 2022 – 121,900 miles
  • 2021 – 105,814 miles
  • 2020 – 96,259 miles
  • 2019 – 81,596 miles
  • 2018 – 71,460 miles
  • 2017 – 57,902 miles
  • 2016 – 44,198 miles
  • 2015 – 29,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,438 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,438 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    170,438 miles
    Test number
    788959581374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    164,437 miles
    Test number
    369323068228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail164,437 miles (+6,258)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,437 miles
    Test number
    325496588703
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. Pass158,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,179 miles
    Test number
    462798813862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail158,179 miles (+18,021)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,179 miles
    Test number
    440493301253
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass140,158 miles (+18,258)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,158 miles
    Test number
    909064260301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,900 miles (+16,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,900 miles
    Test number
    577069058078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass105,814 miles (+9,555)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,814 miles
    Test number
    227955624679
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass96,259 miles (+14,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,259 miles
    Test number
    429126780559
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass81,596 miles (+10,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,596 miles
    Test number
    144465561031
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure
  11. Pass71,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,460 miles
    Test number
    849696070418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,460 miles (+13,558)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,460 miles
    Test number
    484380266773
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass57,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,902 miles
    Test number
    561075510659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,902 miles (+13,704)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,902 miles
    Test number
    301836460029
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass44,198 miles (+15,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,198 miles
    Test number
    242188714094
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread low and tyre perished
  16. Pass29,117 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,117 miles
    Test number
    577027845067
    • NoteFront brake pads low

Questions about LP61 MYL

Does LP61 MYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 MYL is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 MYL?
The MOT on LP61 MYL is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 MYL done?
LP61 MYL was recorded at 170,438 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 12,950 miles a year.
Has LP61 MYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 MYL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LP61 MYL 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 MYL find?
LP61 MYL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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