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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LR61 GTUMOT history

LR61 GTU is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 5 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 236,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LR61 GTU white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
236,516 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
15,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 GTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 GTU was last recorded at 236,516 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 16,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,706 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16,810 miles
Average per year
15,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,516 miles
  • 2024 – 219,706 miles
  • 2023 – 217,109 miles
  • 2022 – 209,802 miles
  • 2021 – 189,829 miles
  • 2020 – 172,940 miles
  • 2019 – 156,292 miles
  • 2018 – 138,592 miles
  • 2017 – 121,314 miles
  • 2016 – 113,106 miles
  • 2015 – 92,974 miles
  • 2014 – 65,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,516 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,516 miles (+16,810)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    236,516 miles
    Test number
    827463321262
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  2. Pass219,706 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    219,706 miles
    Test number
    522551778158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail219,686 miles (+74)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,686 miles
    Test number
    286501366083
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail219,612 miles (+2,503)1 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,612 miles
    Test number
    368881922320
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect & condensation in lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm mounting bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm mounting bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking visible in both rear tryte treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass217,109 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    217,109 miles
    Test number
    845593622219
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trialling arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail217,108 miles (+7,306)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,108 miles
    Test number
    418655035261
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trialling arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass209,802 miles (+20)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    209,802 miles
    Test number
    168648777705
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inneredge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail209,782 miles (+19,953)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,782 miles
    Test number
    623271832435
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inneredge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass189,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    189,829 miles
    Test number
    687807261511
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  10. Fail189,829 miles (+16,889)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,829 miles
    Test number
    530997597457
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  11. Pass172,940 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    172,940 miles
    Test number
    869057415717
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. Fail172,938 miles (+16,646)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,938 miles
    Test number
    938509457312
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  13. Pass156,292 miles (+17,700)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,292 miles
    Test number
    947573824496
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  14. Pass138,592 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    138,592 miles
    Test number
    609850575939
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  15. Fail138,592 miles (+17,278)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,592 miles
    Test number
    982773217233
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  16. Pass121,314 miles (+8,208)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,314 miles
    Test number
    714046259420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,106 miles (+20,132)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,106 miles
    Test number
    396009936885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,974 miles
    Test number
    758849185144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,974 miles (+27,938)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,974 miles
    Test number
    579438185158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre 2mm replace asap
  20. Pass65,036 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,036 miles
    Test number
    356478744282
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Fail65,036 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,036 miles
    Test number
    309737544491
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR61 GTU

Does LR61 GTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 GTU is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 GTU?
The MOT on LR61 GTU 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 LR61 GTU done?
LR61 GTU was recorded at 236,516 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 15,089 miles a year.
Has LR61 GTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 GTU has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR61 GTU 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 GTU find?
LR61 GTU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, and 7 more.

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