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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LR61 VBXMOT history

LR61 VBX is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 102,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2025.

LR61 VBX black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,821 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VBX
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
23 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VBX was last recorded at 102,821 miles on 23 Nov 2025, 5,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,120 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,701 miles
Average per year
7,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,821 miles
  • 2024 – 97,120 miles
  • 2023 – 90,267 miles
  • 2022 – 83,228 miles
  • 2021 – 76,739 miles
  • 2020 – 74,150 miles
  • 2019 – 70,281 miles
  • 2018 – 60,319 miles
  • 2017 – 47,513 miles
  • 2016 – 38,137 miles
  • 2015 – 27,673 miles
  • 2014 – 15,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,821 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,821 miles (+5,701)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,821 miles
    Test number
    127466841076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass97,120 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,120 miles
    Test number
    579429832504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,888 miles (+6,621)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,888 miles
    Test number
    598368928710
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass90,267 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,267 miles
    Test number
    728709475287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,228 miles (+6,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,228 miles
    Test number
    786599902821
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass76,739 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,739 miles
    Test number
    825118790953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,150 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    539162074685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,281 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,281 miles
    Test number
    358158962098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Fail70,254 miles (+9,935)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,254 miles
    Test number
    686760423327
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass60,319 miles (+12,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,319 miles
    Test number
    680218805925
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  11. Pass47,513 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    726386524975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,137 miles (+10,464)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,137 miles
    Test number
    277575031243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,673 miles (+11,954)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,673 miles
    Test number
    708754133516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,719 miles
    Test number
    307313764271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 VBX

Does LR61 VBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VBX is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VBX?
The MOT on LR61 VBX is valid until 22 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 VBX done?
LR61 VBX was recorded at 102,821 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2025, an average of 7,794 miles a year.
Has LR61 VBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VBX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR61 VBX 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 VBX find?
LR61 VBX passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened.

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