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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LR61 VCAMOT history

LR61 VCA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 51,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LR61 VCA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,764 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VCA was last recorded at 51,764 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,166 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,598 miles
Average per year
3,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,764 miles
  • 2025 – 50,166 miles
  • 2024 – 48,688 miles
  • 2023 – 46,865 miles
  • 2022 – 45,431 miles
  • 2021 – 44,924 miles
  • 2019 – 44,428 miles
  • 2018 – 43,490 miles
  • 2017 – 35,847 miles
  • 2016 – 23,468 miles
  • 2015 – 10,025 miles
  • 2014 – 8,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,764 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in mirror (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,764 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,764 miles
    Test number
    663830167169
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail51,761 miles (+1,595)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,761 miles
    Test number
    362244455223
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass50,166 miles (+1,478)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    151648245987
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/perished/215/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing

  4. Pass48,688 miles (+1,823)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,688 miles
    Test number
    947960199495
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass46,865 miles (+1,434)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,865 miles
    Test number
    386696378314
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing

  6. Pass45,431 miles (+507)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,431 miles
    Test number
    627254748467
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer and inner sidewall/215/50/17
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on outer sidewall/215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass44,924 miles (+496)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,924 miles
    Test number
    980349619683
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  8. Pass44,428 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,428 miles
    Test number
    731648988314
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail44,427 miles (+937)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,427 miles
    Test number
    305160442625
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass43,490 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,490 miles
    Test number
    250166040307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,847 miles (+12,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,847 miles
    Test number
    294050373575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass23,468 miles (+13,443)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,468 miles
    Test number
    529911013256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,025 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    10,025 miles
    Test number
    358778825180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    8,706 miles
    Test number
    368663154242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 VCA

Does LR61 VCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VCA is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VCA?
The MOT on LR61 VCA is valid until 11 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 VCA done?
LR61 VCA was recorded at 51,764 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,802 miles a year.
Has LR61 VCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VCA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 VCA 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 VCA find?
LR61 VCA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror; offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 6 more.

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