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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LR61 BHZMOT history

LR61 BHZ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LR61 BHZ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,719 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 BHZ
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
17 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 BHZ was last recorded at 97,719 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 5,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,295 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,424 miles
Average per year
5,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,719 miles
  • 2024 – 92,295 miles
  • 2023 – 88,336 miles
  • 2022 – 82,634 miles
  • 2021 – 74,795 miles
  • 2020 – 73,130 miles
  • 2019 – 70,397 miles
  • 2018 – 64,843 miles
  • 2017 – 57,476 miles
  • 2016 – 52,652 miles
  • 2015 – 44,092 miles
  • 2014 – 34,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,719 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,719 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,719 miles
    Test number
    780058433110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,295 miles (+3,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    224261957116
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass88,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    433783070496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,336 miles (+5,702)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    630589968866
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass82,634 miles (+7,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,634 miles
    Test number
    338420497671
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Pass74,795 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,795 miles
    Test number
    649404585100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,130 miles (+2,733)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,130 miles
    Test number
    585794095521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass70,397 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,397 miles
    Test number
    998040269953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,843 miles (+7,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    354087664449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass57,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,476 miles
    Test number
    713404331808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,476 miles (+4,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,476 miles
    Test number
    777038400077
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass52,652 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,652 miles
    Test number
    918587032005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,092 miles (+10,043)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    882476815995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,049 miles
    Test number
    768922334372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 BHZ

Does LR61 BHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 BHZ is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 BHZ?
The MOT on LR61 BHZ is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 BHZ done?
LR61 BHZ was recorded at 97,719 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 5,843 miles a year.
Has LR61 BHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 BHZ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR61 BHZ 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 BHZ find?
LR61 BHZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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