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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 DFVMOT history

LS61 DFV is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 18 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LS61 DFV grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,551 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 DFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 DFV was last recorded at 121,551 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 4,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,019 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,532 miles
Average per year
5,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,551 miles
  • 2024 – 117,019 miles
  • 2023 – 112,955 miles
  • 2022 – 109,372 miles
  • 2021 – 105,336 miles
  • 2020 – 103,025 miles
  • 2019 – 99,876 miles
  • 2018 – 88,574 miles
  • 2017 – 75,792 miles
  • 2015 – 71,669 miles
  • 2014 – 58,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe very poor condition/ damaged
  • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,551 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,551 miles
    Test number
    976191686014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe very poor condition/ damaged
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty
  2. Fail121,551 miles (+4,532)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,551 miles
    Test number
    901125802651
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe very poor condition/ damaged
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty
  3. Pass117,019 miles (+4,064)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,019 miles
    Test number
    520414929480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Washer partially blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension components showing signs of corrosion
  4. Pass112,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,955 miles
    Test number
    652238122164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,955 miles (+3,583)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,955 miles
    Test number
    886634178904
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass109,372 miles (+4,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,372 miles
    Test number
    304618353386
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryTps light is on
  7. Pass105,336 miles (+2,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,336 miles
    Test number
    796214734724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front are wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass103,025 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,025 miles
    Test number
    984861315999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    309518520551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,876 miles (+11,302)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    389990930589
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass88,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,574 miles
    Test number
    199729915345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail88,574 miles (+12,782)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,574 miles
    Test number
    252414344528
    • DangerousFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass75,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,792 miles
    Test number
    906664668526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,789 miles (+4,120)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,789 miles
    Test number
    849760640060
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass71,669 miles (+12,964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,669 miles
    Test number
    539503557808
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass58,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,705 miles
    Test number
    318545874283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,705 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,705 miles
    Test number
    609145874255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LS61 DFV

Does LS61 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 DFV is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 DFV?
The MOT on LS61 DFV is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 DFV done?
LS61 DFV was recorded at 121,551 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,639 miles a year.
Has LS61 DFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 DFV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 DFV 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 LS61 DFV find?
LS61 DFV passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre perishing; offside front tyre perishing, and 4 more.

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