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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LR61 SXLMOT history

LR61 SXL is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 157,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LR61 SXL red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
157,136 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 SXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 SXL was last recorded at 157,136 miles on 26 May 2026, 15,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,328 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
15,808 miles
Average per year
10,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,136 miles
  • 2025 – 141,328 miles
  • 2024 – 132,782 miles
  • 2023 – 125,342 miles
  • 2022 – 115,409 miles
  • 2021 – 102,132 miles
  • 2020 – 93,526 miles
  • 2019 – 86,219 miles
  • 2018 – 71,774 miles
  • 2017 – 58,750 miles
  • 2016 – 47,647 miles
  • 2015 – 35,455 miles
  • 2014 – 28,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,136 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,136 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,136 miles
    Test number
    621868395846
    • MinorOffside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail157,136 miles (+15,808)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,136 miles
    Test number
    517240204142
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass141,328 miles (+8,546)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,328 miles
    Test number
    894580793083
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. Pass132,782 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,782 miles
    Test number
    182237867875
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshields loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded/split (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded/split (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer/pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail132,782 miles (+7,440)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,782 miles
    Test number
    790035098067
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshields loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded/split (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded/split (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer/pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass125,342 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,342 miles
    Test number
    579540650618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
  7. Fail125,341 miles (+9,932)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,341 miles
    Test number
    250287564063
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
  8. Pass115,409 miles (+13,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,409 miles
    Test number
    297155373253
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box 90 degree connection (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass102,132 miles (+8,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    102,132 miles
    Test number
    924884664788
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases top of the back box (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass93,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,526 miles
    Test number
    180738059102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,526 miles (+7,307)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,526 miles
    Test number
    489426925915
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  12. Pass86,219 miles (+14,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,219 miles
    Test number
    303142754816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,774 miles (+13,024)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,774 miles
    Test number
    830415083743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    961790024895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,750 miles (+11,103)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    694817307991
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass47,647 miles (+12,192)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,647 miles
    Test number
    868742113811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,455 miles (+6,950)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,455 miles
    Test number
    455824526283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,505 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,505 miles
    Test number
    238934244285
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail28,505 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,505 miles
    Test number
    916034444258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR61 SXL

Does LR61 SXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 SXL is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 SXL?
The MOT on LR61 SXL is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 SXL done?
LR61 SXL was recorded at 157,136 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 10,964 miles a year.
Has LR61 SXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 SXL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 SXL 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 SXL find?
LR61 SXL passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear windscreen wiper blade defective smearing.

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