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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 LFGMOT history

LS61 LFG is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 23 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LS61 LFG blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,111 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 LFG
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
23 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 LFG was last recorded at 83,111 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 10,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2023: 71,316 miles, lower than 71,589 miles on 17 Aug 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,546 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,565 miles
Average per year
4,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,111 miles
  • 2025 – 72,546 miles
  • 2024 – 71,944 miles
  • 2023 – 71,316 miles
  • 2022 – 70,713 miles
  • 2021 – 69,889 miles
  • 2020 – 69,081 miles
  • 2019 – 67,196 miles
  • 2018 – 65,100 miles
  • 2017 – 61,271 miles
  • 2016 – 58,840 miles
  • 2015 – 51,368 miles
  • 2014 – 32,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,111 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING ON WALLS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,111 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,111 miles
    Test number
    154480399313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail83,111 miles (+10,565)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,111 miles
    Test number
    754721067113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass72,546 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,546 miles
    Test number
    559642539633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,944 miles
    Test number
    478646808432
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail71,941 miles (+625)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,941 miles
    Test number
    921285728424
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass71,316 miles (-273)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,316 miles
    Test number
    519700541338
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING ON WALLS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Fail71,589 miles (+876)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,589 miles
    Test number
    480009329810
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING ON WALLS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Pass70,713 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,713 miles
    Test number
    414906094504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,889 miles (+808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,889 miles
    Test number
    584947816732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass69,081 miles (+1,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,081 miles
    Test number
    804768864612
    • 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))
  11. Pass67,196 miles (+2,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    557144945732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass65,100 miles (+3,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,100 miles
    Test number
    457634236192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass61,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,271 miles
    Test number
    540375632483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,271 miles (+2,431)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,271 miles
    Test number
    896566932802
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Pass58,840 miles (+7,472)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    203431606670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,368 miles (+18,463)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,368 miles
    Test number
    786770235991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,905 miles
    Test number
    135563824388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 LFG

Does LS61 LFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 LFG is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 LFG?
The MOT on LS61 LFG 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 LFG done?
LS61 LFG was recorded at 83,111 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
Has LS61 LFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 LFG has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 LFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS61 LFG find?
LS61 LFG passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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