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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LR61 VAYMOT history

LR61 VAY is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LR61 VAY black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,239 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VAY
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
16 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VAY was last recorded at 112,239 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 5,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,251 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,988 miles
Average per year
6,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,239 miles
  • 2025 – 106,251 miles
  • 2024 – 101,152 miles
  • 2023 – 94,400 miles
  • 2021 – 91,097 miles
  • 2020 – 80,446 miles
  • 2019 – 58,489 miles
  • 2018 – 55,693 miles
  • 2017 – 49,971 miles
  • 2016 – 43,843 miles
  • 2015 – 38,186 miles
  • 2014 – 30,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,239 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,239 miles
    Test number
    348408638026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail112,239 miles (+5,988)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,239 miles
    Test number
    183771608012
    • Repaired at testObligatory mirror missing Fitted. (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass106,251 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,251 miles
    Test number
    198923345899
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail106,251 miles (+5,099)1 repaired2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,251 miles
    Test number
    615925912844
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass101,152 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,152 miles
    Test number
    155346708706
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 damaged/worn sidewall, bald inner edge, perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  6. Fail101,152 miles (+6,752)9 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,152 miles
    Test number
    980873715464
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also dust cover not preventing dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low image blurred, suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low image blurred, suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 damaged/worn sidewall, bald inner edge, perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  7. Pass94,400 miles (+3,303)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,400 miles
    Test number
    336445212240
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,097 miles (+10,651)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,097 miles
    Test number
    840420257167
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass80,446 miles (+21,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,446 miles
    Test number
    661238639475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass58,489 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,489 miles
    Test number
    664544469813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,693 miles (+5,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    55,693 miles
    Test number
    635827374762
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass49,971 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,971 miles
    Test number
    165849404142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,843 miles
    Test number
    196732751423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,843 miles (+5,657)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,843 miles
    Test number
    396409141908
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass38,186 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,186 miles
    Test number
    248737213650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,790 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,790 miles
    Test number
    796188295049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,096 miles
    Test number
    335489984418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 VAY

Does LR61 VAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VAY is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VAY?
The MOT on LR61 VAY is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VAY done?
LR61 VAY was recorded at 112,239 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,990 miles a year.
Has LR61 VAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VAY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 VAY 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 VAY find?
LR61 VAY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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