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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LR61 VCXMOT history

LR61 VCX is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LR61 VCX silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
172,490 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VCX was last recorded at 172,490 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,398 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,092 miles
Average per year
9,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,490 miles
  • 2025 – 171,398 miles
  • 2024 – 168,187 miles
  • 2023 – 163,604 miles
  • 2022 – 154,238 miles
  • 2021 – 145,925 miles
  • 2020 – 125,218 miles
  • 2019 – 114,516 miles
  • 2018 – 104,250 miles
  • 2017 – 91,258 miles
  • 2016 – 76,203 miles
  • 2015 – 63,466 miles
  • 2014 – 54,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,490 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers A zone

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge misshaped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,490 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    172,490 miles
    Test number
    762330689480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,398 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    171,398 miles
    Test number
    138450463479
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail171,398 miles (+3,211)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,398 miles
    Test number
    450722263151
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass168,187 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    168,187 miles
    Test number
    548349685167
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail168,040 miles (+4,436)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,040 miles
    Test number
    513450824716
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass163,604 miles (+119)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    163,604 miles
    Test number
    540889466552
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge misshaped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail163,485 miles (+9,247)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,485 miles
    Test number
    732629867895
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge misshaped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass154,238 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    154,238 miles
    Test number
    962424132346
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail154,238 miles (+8,313)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,238 miles
    Test number
    370631264910
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass145,925 miles (+20,707)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,925 miles
    Test number
    893507618306
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass125,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,218 miles
    Test number
    215801401507
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail125,218 miles (+10,702)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,218 miles
    Test number
    600202116095
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass114,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,516 miles
    Test number
    503793225475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,516 miles (+10,266)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,516 miles
    Test number
    875895680589
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass104,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,250 miles
    Test number
    777593378006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail104,250 miles (+12,992)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,250 miles
    Test number
    591395192954
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass91,258 miles (+15,055)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,258 miles
    Test number
    786016603353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,203 miles (+12,737)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,203 miles
    Test number
    134091398480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,466 miles (+9,020)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,466 miles
    Test number
    882323138411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,446 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,446 miles
    Test number
    319617764271
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn

  21. Pass54,446 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,446 miles
    Test number
    458197664255
    • NoteFront brake pads worn

Questions about LR61 VCX

Does LR61 VCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VCX is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VCX?
The MOT on LR61 VCX is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VCX done?
LR61 VCX was recorded at 172,490 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 9,953 miles a year.
Has LR61 VCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VCX has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 VCX 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 VCX find?
LR61 VCX passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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