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Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LS61 FUVMOT history

LS61 FUV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LS61 FUV blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
133,262 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 FUV
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
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 FUV was last recorded at 133,262 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 2,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,367 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,895 miles
Average per year
8,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,262 miles
  • 2025 – 130,367 miles
  • 2024 – 120,835 miles
  • 2023 – 110,609 miles
  • 2022 – 96,954 miles
  • 2020 – 81,159 miles
  • 2019 – 70,938 miles
  • 2018 – 61,590 miles
  • 2017 – 50,508 miles
  • 2016 – 39,240 miles
  • 2015 – 36,021 miles
  • 2014 – 33,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,262 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Tank
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,262 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    133,262 miles
    Test number
    590684769691
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Tank
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Fail133,262 miles (+2,895)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,262 miles
    Test number
    348246605091
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Tank
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass130,367 miles (+9,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,367 miles
    Test number
    983016191655
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass120,835 miles (+10,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,835 miles
    Test number
    831740237218
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass110,609 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,609 miles
    Test number
    212161030723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,253 miles (+13,299)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,253 miles
    Test number
    992801937028
    • 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))
  7. Pass96,954 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,954 miles
    Test number
    299994889078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to perish
  8. Fail96,932 miles (+15,773)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,932 miles
    Test number
    174097721624
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to perish
  9. Pass81,159 miles (+10,221)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,159 miles
    Test number
    416696912978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,938 miles (+9,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,938 miles
    Test number
    361810514830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass61,590 miles (+11,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,590 miles
    Test number
    751144001812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass50,508 miles (+11,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,508 miles
    Test number
    765337785483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm visibility restricted on inner pads. 1.5mm minimum (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just met at 31% imbalance, offside front slightly lazy (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass39,240 miles (+3,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,240 miles
    Test number
    252659515431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass36,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,021 miles
    Test number
    851240210630
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring underside components
  15. Fail36,019 miles (+3,009)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,019 miles
    Test number
    278505389412
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring underside components
  16. Pass33,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,010 miles
    Test number
    998632074213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS61 FUV

Does LS61 FUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 FUV is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FUV?
The MOT on LS61 FUV is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 FUV done?
LS61 FUV was recorded at 133,262 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 8,447 miles a year.
Has LS61 FUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FUV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 FUV 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 FUV find?
LS61 FUV passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: coolant leak tank; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 1 more.

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