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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LS61 LBGMOT history

LS61 LBG is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 25 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LS61 LBG black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
145,557 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 LBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 LBG was last recorded at 145,557 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,555 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,557 miles
  • 2025 – 130,612 miles
  • 2024 – 116,780 miles
  • 2023 – 102,108 miles
  • 2022 – 89,782 miles
  • 2021 – 83,047 miles
  • 2020 – 79,458 miles
  • 2019 – 73,714 miles
  • 2018 – 70,261 miles
  • 2017 – 60,646 miles
  • 2016 – 50,678 miles
  • 2015 – 29,340 miles
  • 2014 – 24,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,557 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,557 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    145,557 miles
    Test number
    765191481732
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail145,555 miles (+14,943)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,555 miles
    Test number
    648599121182
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass130,612 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,612 miles
    Test number
    892942314512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail130,612 miles (+13,832)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,612 miles
    Test number
    358271511906
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,780 miles
    Test number
    940511406361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,779 miles (+14,671)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,779 miles
    Test number
    724130873957
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,108 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,108 miles
    Test number
    997289351827
    • AdvisoryUnder tray dropped slightly

  8. Fail102,106 miles (+12,324)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,106 miles
    Test number
    359515998440
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray drooped slightly

  9. Pass89,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,782 miles
    Test number
    865336448065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,782 miles (+6,735)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,782 miles
    Test number
    854555732305
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass83,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,047 miles
    Test number
    432322949145
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail83,047 miles (+3,589)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,047 miles
    Test number
    577279468568
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass79,458 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,458 miles
    Test number
    294313280444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail79,458 miles (+5,744)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,458 miles
    Test number
    771594771345
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass73,714 miles (+74)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,714 miles
    Test number
    937151865762
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail73,640 miles (+3,379)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,640 miles
    Test number
    334560793547
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass70,261 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    962670783789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,328 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,328 miles
    Test number
    559878498234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail67,328 miles (+6,682)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,328 miles
    Test number
    161985307877
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,646 miles (+9,968)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,646 miles
    Test number
    297431104784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,678 miles (+21,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,678 miles
    Test number
    452447343154
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass29,340 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,340 miles
    Test number
    338201515475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,348 miles
    Test number
    695551524314
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS61 LBG

Does LS61 LBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 LBG is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 LBG?
The MOT on LS61 LBG is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 LBG done?
LS61 LBG was recorded at 145,557 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 10,363 miles a year.
Has LS61 LBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 LBG has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 LBG 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 LBG find?
LS61 LBG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyres worn on edges; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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