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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LR61 VAEMOT history

LR61 VAE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LR61 VAE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,927 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VAE
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
20 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VAE was last recorded at 119,927 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,908 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
8,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,927 miles
  • 2025 – 105,665 miles
  • 2024 – 91,019 miles
  • 2023 – 82,142 miles
  • 2022 – 81,360 miles
  • 2021 – 73,596 miles
  • 2020 – 63,015 miles
  • 2018 – 45,353 miles
  • 2017 – 41,031 miles
  • 2016 – 31,302 miles
  • 2015 – 23,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,927 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,927 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,927 miles
    Test number
    778372394202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,908 miles (+14,243)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,908 miles
    Test number
    641569835962
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,665 miles
    Test number
    950197938650
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail105,665 miles (+14,646)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,665 miles
    Test number
    173661589127
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,019 miles
    Test number
    718731039111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail91,019 miles (+8,877)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,019 miles
    Test number
    956618278923
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,142 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,142 miles
    Test number
    871338604569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,141 miles (+781)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,141 miles
    Test number
    763192309864
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass81,360 miles (+7,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,360 miles
    Test number
    237403199299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,596 miles (+10,581)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,596 miles
    Test number
    875521967802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,015 miles (+17,662)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,015 miles
    Test number
    679466376093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,353 miles
    Test number
    770954715304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,353 miles (+8,322)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,353 miles
    Test number
    775509586891
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass41,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,031 miles
    Test number
    181382025172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,031 miles (+9,729)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,031 miles
    Test number
    399562079284
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

  16. Pass31,302 miles (+7,305)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,302 miles
    Test number
    286838506565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    23,997 miles
    Test number
    405327045091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR61 VAE

Does LR61 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VAE is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VAE?
The MOT on LR61 VAE is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VAE done?
LR61 VAE was recorded at 119,927 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 8,716 miles a year.
Has LR61 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VAE has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 VAE 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 VAE find?
LR61 VAE passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush.

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