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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LR61 BCUMOT history

LR61 BCU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR61 BCU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,433 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 BCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 BCU was last recorded at 128,433 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 7,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,755 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,678 miles
Average per year
7,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,433 miles
  • 2025 – 120,755 miles
  • 2024 – 115,925 miles
  • 2023 – 115,410 miles
  • 2022 – 114,648 miles
  • 2021 – 114,018 miles
  • 2020 – 111,605 miles
  • 2019 – 106,442 miles
  • 2018 – 93,114 miles
  • 2017 – 80,233 miles
  • 2016 – 66,087 miles
  • 2015 – 50,312 miles
  • 2014 – 36,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,433 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,433 miles (+7,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,433 miles
    Test number
    105893028132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,755 miles (+4,830)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    120,755 miles
    Test number
    209896962245
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,925 miles
    Test number
    823332340703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,925 miles (+515)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,925 miles
    Test number
    280465063693
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass115,410 miles (+762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,410 miles
    Test number
    589585233028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass114,648 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,648 miles
    Test number
    864851847779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,018 miles
    Test number
    372735141700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,018 miles (+2,413)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,018 miles
    Test number
    697435595643
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,605 miles (+5,163)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,605 miles
    Test number
    421624111361
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp damaged

  10. Pass106,442 miles (+13,328)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,442 miles
    Test number
    112715937688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,114 miles (+12,881)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,114 miles
    Test number
    521118480297
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has cut to outer sidewall - no ply/cord visible (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield at fuel tank is loose

  12. Pass80,233 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,233 miles
    Test number
    283663570428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,201 miles (+14,114)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,201 miles
    Test number
    482962083338
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass66,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    984848619801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,087 miles (+15,775)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    891935692598
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass50,312 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,312 miles
    Test number
    466951885246
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail50,309 miles (+14,253)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,309 miles
    Test number
    785880718963
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass36,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,056 miles
    Test number
    835112174266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 BCU

Does LR61 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 BCU is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 BCU?
The MOT on LR61 BCU is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 BCU done?
LR61 BCU was recorded at 128,433 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,695 miles a year.
Has LR61 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 BCU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR61 BCU 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 LR61 BCU find?
LR61 BCU passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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