
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass189,829 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 189,829 miles
- Test number
- 687807261511
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass121,314 miles (+8,208)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 121,314 miles
- Test number
- 714046259420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,106 miles (+20,132)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 113,106 miles
- Test number
- 396009936885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 92,974 miles
- Test number
- 758849185144
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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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