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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LR61 VBLMOT history

LR61 VBL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 81,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LR61 VBL silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,722 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VBL was last recorded at 81,722 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 4,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,262 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,460 miles
Average per year
5,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,722 miles
  • 2025 – 77,262 miles
  • 2023 – 70,777 miles
  • 2022 – 68,639 miles
  • 2021 – 58,610 miles
  • 2020 – 45,319 miles
  • 2019 – 42,905 miles
  • 2018 – 39,935 miles
  • 2017 – 33,010 miles
  • 2016 – 27,489 miles
  • 2015 – 21,272 miles
  • 2014 – 14,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,722 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,722 miles (+4,460)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    129157043903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,262 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,262 miles
    Test number
    929484230661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,115 miles (+6,338)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,115 miles
    Test number
    901069039980
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass70,777 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,777 miles
    Test number
    337754297324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,639 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,639 miles
    Test number
    561491294397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,817 miles (+7,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,817 miles
    Test number
    770513273142
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted limiting the view of serviceable items
  7. Pass58,610 miles (+13,291)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    247223640143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,319 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    45,319 miles
    Test number
    388254430353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,905 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    42,905 miles
    Test number
    914068501598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,935 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,935 miles
    Test number
    977238456076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,010 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,010 miles
    Test number
    305451082398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,489 miles (+6,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,489 miles
    Test number
    875960954504
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryO/S rear tyre slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass21,272 miles (+7,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,272 miles
    Test number
    160369579934
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass14,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    14,073 miles
    Test number
    878369864250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR61 VBL

Does LR61 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VBL is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VBL?
The MOT on LR61 VBL is valid until 8 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 VBL done?
LR61 VBL was recorded at 81,722 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,993 miles a year.
Has LR61 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VBL has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 VBL 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 VBL find?
LR61 VBL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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