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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LR61 VBTMOT history

LR61 VBT is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LR61 VBT red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
150,768 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VBT was last recorded at 150,768 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 4,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,979 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,789 miles
Average per year
11,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,768 miles
  • 2024 – 145,979 miles
  • 2023 – 135,854 miles
  • 2022 – 120,375 miles
  • 2021 – 107,545 miles
  • 2020 – 103,764 miles
  • 2019 – 93,841 miles
  • 2018 – 80,191 miles
  • 2017 – 67,696 miles
  • 2016 – 54,997 miles
  • 2015 – 40,646 miles
  • 2014 – 23,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,768 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,768 miles
    Test number
    419785511616
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail150,768 miles (+4,789)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,768 miles
    Test number
    254521866384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass145,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,979 miles
    Test number
    749299626697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,979 miles (+10,125)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,979 miles
    Test number
    266895792930
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,854 miles
    Test number
    666269909427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,854 miles (+15,479)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,854 miles
    Test number
    428998127156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,375 miles
    Test number
    569013236962
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail120,375 miles (+12,830)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,375 miles
    Test number
    536732017486
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass107,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,545 miles
    Test number
    738190769440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,545 miles (+3,781)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,545 miles
    Test number
    963956627735
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass103,764 miles (+9,923)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,764 miles
    Test number
    262745837129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,841 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,841 miles
    Test number
    153545069079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,512 miles (+13,321)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    524841707635
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass80,191 miles (+12,495)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,191 miles
    Test number
    260850472846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,696 miles (+12,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,696 miles
    Test number
    677830386000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,997 miles (+14,351)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,997 miles
    Test number
    129985279280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,646 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,646 miles
    Test number
    319145325229
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass40,646 miles (+16,681)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,646 miles
    Test number
    346055225486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    23,965 miles
    Test number
    517215224247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,065 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,065 miles
    Test number
    269255124293
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LR61 VBT

Does LR61 VBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VBT is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VBT?
The MOT on LR61 VBT is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VBT done?
LR61 VBT was recorded at 150,768 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 11,354 miles a year.
Has LR61 VBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VBT has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 VBT 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 VBT find?
LR61 VBT passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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