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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 DLEMOT history

LS61 DLE is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 174,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

LS61 DLE blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2025
Mileage
174,312 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 DLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 DLE was last recorded at 174,312 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 5,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,702 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,610 miles
Average per year
10,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,312 miles
  • 2023 – 168,702 miles
  • 2022 – 162,180 miles
  • 2021 – 153,573 miles
  • 2020 – 144,420 miles
  • 2019 – 136,997 miles
  • 2018 – 127,074 miles
  • 2017 – 117,500 miles
  • 2016 – 108,189 miles
  • 2015 – 96,934 miles
  • 2014 – 69,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,312 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeat shield above exhaust loose

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,312 miles (+5,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    174,312 miles
    Test number
    787598700184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield above exhaust loose

  2. Pass168,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,702 miles
    Test number
    949390492647
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail168,702 miles (+6,522)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,702 miles
    Test number
    518153006713
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass162,180 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,180 miles
    Test number
    499825757352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail162,055 miles (+8,482)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,055 miles
    Test number
    846967495501
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,573 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,573 miles
    Test number
    676853756476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,453 miles (+9,033)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,453 miles
    Test number
    381872232266
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass144,420 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,420 miles
    Test number
    970531600393
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  9. Fail144,415 miles (+7,418)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,415 miles
    Test number
    629358396290
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on

  10. Pass136,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,997 miles
    Test number
    597126561585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper linkage worn

  11. Fail136,997 miles (+9,923)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,997 miles
    Test number
    343311005220
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper linkage worn

  12. Pass127,074 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,074 miles
    Test number
    379772940361
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  13. Fail127,061 miles (+9,561)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,061 miles
    Test number
    454135274124
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  14. Pass117,500 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,500 miles
    Test number
    846475694050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail117,466 miles (+9,277)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,466 miles
    Test number
    911692363156
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass108,189 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,189 miles
    Test number
    642103904557
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.
    • AdvisoryAdvise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

  17. Fail108,189 miles (+11,255)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,189 miles
    Test number
    841352163287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.
    • AdvisoryAdvise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

  18. Pass96,934 miles (+27,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,934 miles
    Test number
    386381209868
    • AdvisoryAdvise: engine covers obscuring some items.
    • AdvisoryAdvise: under trays obscuring some items .

  19. Pass69,722 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    837826784256
    • NoteNearside passenger door trim loose

  20. Fail69,722 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    475186184255
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside passenger door trim loose

Questions about LS61 DLE

Does LS61 DLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 DLE expired on 23 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 DLE?
The MOT on LS61 DLE expired on 23 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 DLE done?
LS61 DLE was recorded at 174,312 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 10,512 miles a year.
Has LS61 DLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 DLE has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS61 DLE 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 DLE find?
LS61 DLE passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm bush; offside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm bush; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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