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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 LEFMOT history

LS61 LEF is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 180,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LS61 LEF silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
180,803 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 LEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 LEF was last recorded at 180,803 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,801 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,803 miles
  • 2025 – 175,822 miles
  • 2024 – 164,681 miles
  • 2023 – 153,081 miles
  • 2022 – 142,113 miles
  • 2021 – 133,770 miles
  • 2019 – 133,654 miles
  • 2017 – 121,739 miles
  • 2016 – 108,124 miles
  • 2015 – 86,080 miles
  • 2014 – 65,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,803 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield is looseRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R + N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and heat shield on back box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryMid to rear Exhaust heat shield is looseRecorded 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,803 miles (+2)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    180,803 miles
    Test number
    168922533694
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R + N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and heat shield on back box corroded
    • AdvisoryMid to rear Exhaust heat shield is loose

  2. Fail180,801 miles (+4,979)6 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,801 miles
    Test number
    274049938114
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R + N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and heat shield on back box corroded
    • AdvisoryMid to rear Exhaust heat shield is loose

  3. Pass175,822 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,822 miles
    Test number
    488719493812
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R + N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail175,822 miles (+11,141)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,822 miles
    Test number
    484793373871
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R + N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,681 miles (+149)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,681 miles
    Test number
    776366596281
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail164,532 miles (+11,451)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,532 miles
    Test number
    928115413084
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner 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 (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective O/S and N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass153,081 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,081 miles
    Test number
    657981701611
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail153,080 miles (+10,967)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,080 miles
    Test number
    261176454189
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass142,113 miles (+181)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,113 miles
    Test number
    849682485242
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail141,932 miles (+8,162)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,932 miles
    Test number
    153699702024
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass133,770 miles (+116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,770 miles
    Test number
    210344576819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass133,654 miles (+11,915)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,654 miles
    Test number
    871506449976
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass121,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    121,739 miles
    Test number
    895149528245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail121,739 miles (+13,615)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,739 miles
    Test number
    730916427351
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass108,124 miles (+22,044)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,124 miles
    Test number
    855313039607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,080 miles (+20,672)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,080 miles
    Test number
    236249371344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,408 miles
    Test number
    196526734355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 LEF

Does LS61 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 LEF is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 LEF?
The MOT on LS61 LEF is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 LEF done?
LS61 LEF was recorded at 180,803 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 10,252 miles a year.
Has LS61 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 LEF has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 LEF 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 LEF find?
LS61 LEF passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; central registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear, and 9 more.

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