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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 DLFMOT history

LS61 DLF is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 11 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 156,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

LS61 DLF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2025
Mileage
156,221 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 DLF
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
11 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 DLF was last recorded at 156,221 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 4,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
151,670 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
4,551 miles
Average per year
10,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,221 miles
  • 2023 – 151,670 miles
  • 2022 – 146,559 miles
  • 2021 – 141,285 miles
  • 2020 – 135,098 miles
  • 2019 – 125,688 miles
  • 2017 – 115,841 miles
  • 2016 – 101,115 miles
  • 2015 – 79,122 miles
  • 2014 – 54,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,221 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf osf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Handbrake just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,221 miles (+4,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,221 miles
    Test number
    807482312395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass151,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,670 miles
    Test number
    329827414431
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail151,670 miles (+5,111)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,670 miles
    Test number
    984083527851
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass146,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    146,559 miles
    Test number
    142472336604
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  5. Fail146,559 miles (+5,274)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,559 miles
    Test number
    868985824729
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators incorrect colour Nsr osr (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  6. Pass141,285 miles (+6,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,285 miles
    Test number
    899622043496
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  7. Pass135,098 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,098 miles
    Test number
    672893903425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail135,098 miles (+9,410)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,098 miles
    Test number
    761959379741
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass125,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,688 miles
    Test number
    712467034787
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr osr rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail125,688 miles (+9,847)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,688 miles
    Test number
    641759714901
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr osr rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass115,841 miles (+14,726)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,841 miles
    Test number
    841219177062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,115 miles (+21,993)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,115 miles
    Test number
    251787294287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,122 miles (+24,453)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,122 miles
    Test number
    304580267764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,669 miles
    Test number
    978737464230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 DLF

Does LS61 DLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 DLF expired on 16 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 DLF?
The MOT on LS61 DLF expired on 16 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 DLF done?
LS61 DLF was recorded at 156,221 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 10,387 miles a year.
Has LS61 DLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 DLF has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS61 DLF 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 DLF find?
LS61 DLF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear exhaust heat shield insecure, and 1 more.

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