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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LR11 VXWMOT history

LR11 VXW is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 9 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LR11 VXW blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,357 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 VXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 VXW was last recorded at 142,357 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,353 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,357 miles
  • 2025 – 125,894 miles
  • 2024 – 108,339 miles
  • 2023 – 97,361 miles
  • 2022 – 95,049 miles
  • 2020 – 90,139 miles
  • 2019 – 84,543 miles
  • 2018 – 80,397 miles
  • 2017 – 75,757 miles
  • 2016 – 69,965 miles
  • 2015 – 65,001 miles
  • 2014 – 52,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,357 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened /lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened /upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s rear brake disc backplate corroded but not insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of front subframeRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,357 miles (+4)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,357 miles
    Test number
    918507830490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened /lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened /upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake disc backplate corroded but not insecure
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of front subframe

  2. Fail142,353 miles (+16,459)3 dangerous1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,353 miles
    Test number
    719508633413
    • DangerousCentral Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened /lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened /upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake disc backplate corroded but not insecure
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of front subframe

  3. Pass125,894 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,894 miles
    Test number
    664752069975
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield slightly insecure

  4. Fail125,892 miles (+17,553)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,892 miles
    Test number
    501571604964
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield slightly insecure

  5. Pass108,339 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,339 miles
    Test number
    224452256464
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail108,338 miles (+10,977)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,338 miles
    Test number
    348415687680
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,361 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,361 miles
    Test number
    483098300966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,360 miles (+2,311)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,360 miles
    Test number
    211350451109
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,049 miles (+4,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,049 miles
    Test number
    706134477568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,139 miles
    Test number
    307069705692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,139 miles (+5,596)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,139 miles
    Test number
    491172759825
    • 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))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass84,543 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,543 miles
    Test number
    275956961806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,397 miles (+4,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,397 miles
    Test number
    176560102181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass75,757 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,757 miles
    Test number
    698231012961
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner faces of front brake discs
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bush's, rubber bonding slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail75,749 miles (+5,784)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,749 miles
    Test number
    158430720721
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner faces of front brake discs
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bush's, rubber bonding slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass69,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,965 miles
    Test number
    216788251011
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre

  17. Fail69,965 miles (+4,964)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,965 miles
    Test number
    957388676027
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre

  18. Pass65,001 miles (+12,457)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    447808415104
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass52,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,544 miles
    Test number
    275319014194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR11 VXW

Does LR11 VXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 VXW is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 VXW?
The MOT on LR11 VXW is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 VXW done?
LR11 VXW was recorded at 142,357 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 7,654 miles a year.
Has LR11 VXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 VXW has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR11 VXW 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 LR11 VXW find?
LR11 VXW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 14 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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