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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LR61 VBMMOT history

LR61 VBM is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 12 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LR61 VBM silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,381 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VBM was last recorded at 110,381 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,380 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,381 miles
  • 2025 – 103,703 miles
  • 2024 – 94,659 miles
  • 2023 – 87,415 miles
  • 2022 – 78,651 miles
  • 2021 – 68,593 miles
  • 2020 – 60,484 miles
  • 2019 – 49,806 miles
  • 2018 – 48,450 miles
  • 2017 – 44,407 miles
  • 2016 – 33,094 miles
  • 2015 – 27,961 miles
  • 2014 – 22,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,381 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear signs of corrosion to tow bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,381 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,381 miles
    Test number
    804358996473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,380 miles (+6,677)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,380 miles
    Test number
    335589671441
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass103,703 miles (+9,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,703 miles
    Test number
    627408617065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  4. Pass94,659 miles (+7,244)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,659 miles
    Test number
    119798481084
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass87,415 miles (+8,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,415 miles
    Test number
    538232859700
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass78,651 miles (+227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    560635673698
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail78,424 miles (+9,831)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,424 miles
    Test number
    778785109297
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass68,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,593 miles
    Test number
    613838443532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear signs of corrosion to tow bar
  9. Fail68,593 miles (+8,109)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,593 miles
    Test number
    895813020929
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear signs of corrosion to tow bar
  10. Pass60,484 miles (+10,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,484 miles
    Test number
    604067410912
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass49,806 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,806 miles
    Test number
    660767680570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,450 miles
    Test number
    510832656798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,450 miles (+4,043)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,450 miles
    Test number
    410732525810
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass44,407 miles (+11,313)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,407 miles
    Test number
    572801974227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,094 miles (+5,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,094 miles
    Test number
    456439047066
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted, restricting viewing of components underneath
  16. Pass27,961 miles (+5,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,961 miles
    Test number
    505273937878
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn slightly low around inner edges
  17. Pass22,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,060 miles
    Test number
    725731944286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 VBM

Does LR61 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VBM is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VBM?
The MOT on LR61 VBM is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VBM done?
LR61 VBM was recorded at 110,381 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 7,663 miles a year.
Has LR61 VBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VBM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 VBM 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 VBM find?
LR61 VBM passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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