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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 LFHMOT history

LS61 LFH is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 7 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 178,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LS61 LFH black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
178,270 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 LFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 LFH was last recorded at 178,270 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 7,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2021: 146,822 miles, lower than 146,862 miles on 4 Dec 2020.

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
171,166 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,104 miles
Average per year
9,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,270 miles
  • 2024 – 171,166 miles
  • 2023 – 163,001 miles
  • 2022 – 154,521 miles
  • 2021 – 146,822 miles
  • 2020 – 146,862 miles
  • 2019 – 136,388 miles
  • 2018 – 127,654 miles
  • 2017 – 117,535 miles
  • 2016 – 105,819 miles
  • 2015 – 96,324 miles
  • 2014 – 70,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,270 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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, 2021–2024

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted obscuring view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolter to under body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,270 miles (+7,104)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    178,270 miles
    Test number
    115501908433
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass171,166 miles (+19)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    171,166 miles
    Test number
    240151289990
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolter to under body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolter to under body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail171,147 miles (+8,146)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,147 miles
    Test number
    427235559905
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolter to under body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolter to under body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass163,001 miles (+8,480)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,001 miles
    Test number
    822580348464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,521 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,521 miles
    Test number
    782342681263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,302 miles (+7,480)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,302 miles
    Test number
    219702607479
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass146,822 miles (-40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,822 miles
    Test number
    319271999219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass146,862 miles (+10,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,862 miles
    Test number
    648541651727
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass136,388 miles (+8,734)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,388 miles
    Test number
    589872271984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,654 miles (+10,119)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,654 miles
    Test number
    972044078186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,535 miles (+11,716)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,535 miles
    Test number
    408726977772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,819 miles (+9,495)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    105,819 miles
    Test number
    764523125887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,324 miles (+25,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,324 miles
    Test number
    711524546678
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoot full, not checked
  14. Pass70,939 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,939 miles
    Test number
    589696234385
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre at 3mm
    • NoteSmall cuts on inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Questions about LS61 LFH

Does LS61 LFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 LFH is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 LFH?
The MOT on LS61 LFH is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 LFH done?
LS61 LFH was recorded at 178,270 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 9,776 miles a year.
Has LS61 LFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 LFH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 LFH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS61 LFH find?
LS61 LFH passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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