Ford Focus
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
LS61 LFXMOT history
LS61 LFX is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 4 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 214,818 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 214,818 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 LFX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 4 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 LFX was last recorded at 214,818 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 6,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 208,644 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,174 miles
- Average per year
- 11,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 214,818 miles
- 2025 – 208,644 miles
- 2024 – 202,478 miles
- 2022 – 187,046 miles
- 2020 – 176,310 miles
- 2019 – 156,650 miles
- 2018 – 140,087 miles
- 2017 – 123,715 miles
- 2016 – 107,788 miles
- 2015 – 91,933 miles
- 2014 – 84,670 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass214,818 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive o/s drive shaft seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 12 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,818 miles (+6,174)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 214,818 miles
- Test number
- 511884651623
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass208,644 miles (+6,166)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 208,644 miles
- Test number
- 597030638399
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass202,478 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 202,478 miles
- Test number
- 862761240868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Fail202,470 miles2 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,470 miles
- Test number
- 559670328179
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner edge of tyre fouling wheel arch on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass313,209 km (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 313,209 km
- Test number
- 619308365069
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive o/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail313,208 km1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 313,208 km
- Test number
- 163642986522
- DangerousRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive o/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass187,046 miles (+10,736)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 187,046 miles
- Test number
- 177004633502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,310 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 176,310 miles
- Test number
- 644838489491
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail176,310 miles (+19,660)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,310 miles
- Test number
- 561378097484
- MajorFront Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass156,650 miles (+16,563)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 156,650 miles
- Test number
- 874929755154
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass140,087 miles (+16,372)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 140,087 miles
- Test number
- 207386973582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 123,715 miles
- Test number
- 915569884771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,715 miles (+15,927)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,715 miles
- Test number
- 600982497353
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass107,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 107,788 miles
- Test number
- 313633521340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,787 miles (+15,854)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,787 miles
- Test number
- 767235823920
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass91,933 miles (+7,263)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 91,933 miles
- Test number
- 665489555179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,670 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 84,670 miles
- Test number
- 379076644307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS61 LFX
- Does LS61 LFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 LFX is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 LFX?
- The MOT on LS61 LFX is valid until 6 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 LFX done?
- LS61 LFX was recorded at 214,818 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 11,680 miles a year.
- Has LS61 LFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 LFX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS61 LFX 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 LFX find?
- LS61 LFX passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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