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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LS61 LFNMOT history

LS61 LFN is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LS61 LFN black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
139,178 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 LFN
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
21 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 LFN was last recorded at 139,178 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2024: 124,363 miles, lower than 124,549 miles on 19 Jan 2024.

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
139,023 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
7,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,178 miles
  • 2025 – 126,643 miles
  • 2024 – 124,363 miles
  • 2023 – 118,548 miles
  • 2022 – 116,819 miles
  • 2021 – 112,116 miles
  • 2019 – 105,860 miles
  • 2018 – 94,084 miles
  • 2017 – 80,126 miles
  • 2016 – 67,592 miles
  • 2015 – 67,103 miles
  • 2014 – 50,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,178 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,178 miles (+155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    139,178 miles
    Test number
    117989776427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,023 miles (+12,380)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,023 miles
    Test number
    935976978113
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,643 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,643 miles
    Test number
    662898617876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,363 miles (-186)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,363 miles
    Test number
    945237707958
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail124,549 miles (+6,001)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,549 miles
    Test number
    470555205065
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,548 miles (+1,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,548 miles
    Test number
    720553448259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,819 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,819 miles
    Test number
    546371948281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,771 miles (+4,655)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,771 miles
    Test number
    737009737197
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass112,116 miles (+6,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    361635438885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass105,860 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,860 miles
    Test number
    787248515289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,813 miles (+11,729)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,813 miles
    Test number
    675382958966
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass94,084 miles (+13,958)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,084 miles
    Test number
    937682254635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,126 miles
    Test number
    141311704099
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre shoulder worn

  14. Fail80,125 miles (+12,533)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,125 miles
    Test number
    413819808990
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre shoulder worn

  15. Pass67,592 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,592 miles
    Test number
    605958384019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,103 miles (+16,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,103 miles
    Test number
    284933797460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,795 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,795 miles
    Test number
    745864414371
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS61 LFN

Does LS61 LFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 LFN is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 LFN?
The MOT on LS61 LFN is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 LFN done?
LS61 LFN was recorded at 139,178 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 7,862 miles a year.
Has LS61 LFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 LFN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 LFN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS61 LFN find?
LS61 LFN passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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