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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LR61 VBZMOT history

LR61 VBZ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LR61 VBZ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,433 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VBZ
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
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VBZ was last recorded at 97,433 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 14,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,707 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,726 miles
Average per year
6,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,433 miles
  • 2025 – 82,707 miles
  • 2023 – 77,085 miles
  • 2022 – 71,765 miles
  • 2021 – 67,326 miles
  • 2020 – 62,395 miles
  • 2019 – 56,775 miles
  • 2018 – 48,921 miles
  • 2017 – 42,444 miles
  • 2016 – 37,962 miles
  • 2015 – 30,091 miles
  • 2014 – 22,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,433 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,433 miles (+14,726)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,433 miles
    Test number
    992656679483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass82,707 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,707 miles
    Test number
    576806227898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,085 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,085 miles
    Test number
    393624702587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,765 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    413735763467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,326 miles
    Test number
    554991692165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,324 miles (+4,929)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,324 miles
    Test number
    526687320661
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass62,395 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    331097490088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,775 miles
    Test number
    264751697548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,770 miles (+7,849)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,770 miles
    Test number
    834496336181
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass48,921 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,921 miles
    Test number
    666319406560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,444 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,444 miles
    Test number
    389819236128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,962 miles (+7,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,962 miles
    Test number
    802546284007
    • AdvisoryFront advise front pads low
  13. Pass30,091 miles (+7,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,091 miles
    Test number
    959253729735
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted components not checked
    • AdvisoryUpper level components covered not checked
  14. Pass22,444 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,444 miles
    Test number
    566553564245
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR61 VBZ

Does LR61 VBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VBZ is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VBZ?
The MOT on LR61 VBZ is valid until 30 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 VBZ done?
LR61 VBZ was recorded at 97,433 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,614 miles a year.
Has LR61 VBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VBZ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR61 VBZ 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 VBZ find?
LR61 VBZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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