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Ford Focus

Brown · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LS61 GVUMOT history

LS61 GVU is a brown petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LS61 GVU brown Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,517 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 GVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 GVU was last recorded at 97,517 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 6,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,644 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,873 miles
Average per year
6,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,517 miles
  • 2025 – 90,644 miles
  • 2024 – 84,484 miles
  • 2023 – 76,632 miles
  • 2022 – 66,550 miles
  • 2021 – 57,253 miles
  • 2020 – 39,569 miles
  • 2019 – 35,074 miles
  • 2018 – 34,174 miles
  • 2017 – 28,742 miles
  • 2016 – 22,745 miles
  • 2015 – 15,557 miles
  • 2014 – 14,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,517 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,517 miles (+6,873)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,517 miles
    Test number
    633685869882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,644 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,644 miles
    Test number
    222475640237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,484 miles (+7,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,484 miles
    Test number
    162497024090
    • AdvisoryRear drop links have play

  4. Pass76,632 miles (+10,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,632 miles
    Test number
    462775008885
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,550 miles
    Test number
    539378131525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,550 miles (+9,297)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,550 miles
    Test number
    957966468411
    • MajorOffside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

  7. Pass57,253 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,253 miles
    Test number
    490707434132
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass57,252 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    266693645605
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail57,240 miles (+17,671)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,240 miles
    Test number
    901505057958
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass39,569 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,569 miles
    Test number
    448173422148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,561 miles (+4,487)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,561 miles
    Test number
    361879643609
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass35,074 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,074 miles
    Test number
    485715720812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,174 miles (+5,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    34,174 miles
    Test number
    311552482513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn to wear marker.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass28,742 miles (+5,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,742 miles
    Test number
    605019229264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass22,745 miles (+7,188)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,745 miles
    Test number
    332553784064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,557 miles (+793)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    15,557 miles
    Test number
    127660045418
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass14,764 miles (+176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    14,764 miles
    Test number
    135648934274
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail14,588 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,588 miles
    Test number
    535517824204
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated 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)

Questions about LS61 GVU

Does LS61 GVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 GVU is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 GVU?
The MOT on LS61 GVU is valid until 24 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 GVU done?
LS61 GVU was recorded at 97,517 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,906 miles a year.
Has LS61 GVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 GVU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LS61 GVU 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 GVU find?
LS61 GVU passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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