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Ford Focus

Brown · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LS61 LWTMOT history

LS61 LWT is a brown petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LS61 LWT brown Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,223 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 LWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 LWT was last recorded at 83,223 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,210 miles · 25 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,223 miles
  • 2025 – 80,161 miles
  • 2024 – 73,947 miles
  • 2023 – 64,589 miles
  • 2022 – 55,815 miles
  • 2021 – 48,873 miles
  • 2020 – 43,632 miles
  • 2019 – 40,170 miles
  • 2018 – 34,740 miles
  • 2017 – 29,189 miles
  • 2016 – 23,821 miles
  • 2015 – 19,616 miles
  • 2014 – 15,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,223 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,223 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,223 miles
    Test number
    511729765601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,210 miles (+3,049)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,210 miles
    Test number
    305285017029
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass80,161 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,161 miles
    Test number
    983406686547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails
  4. Fail80,157 miles (+6,210)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,157 miles
    Test number
    781989648255
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails
  5. Pass73,947 miles (+9,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    668622542438
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass64,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,589 miles
    Test number
    217561080679
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail64,589 miles (+8,774)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,589 miles
    Test number
    566786136758
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass55,815 miles (+6,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,815 miles
    Test number
    919894397030
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass48,873 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,873 miles
    Test number
    136010206106
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail48,873 miles (+5,241)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,873 miles
    Test number
    376773266919
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass43,632 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,632 miles
    Test number
    837385375948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,170 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,170 miles
    Test number
    573555500346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,740 miles (+5,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,740 miles
    Test number
    322919714619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,189 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,189 miles
    Test number
    422538822378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,821 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,821 miles
    Test number
    290978600229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,616 miles (+4,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,616 miles
    Test number
    978096385944
    • AdvisoryN/S/Front tyre worn.
    • AdvisoryO/S/Front tyre worn.
    • AdvisoryO/S/Rear tyre poor.
  17. Pass15,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,000 miles
    Test number
    719980274243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 LWT

Does LS61 LWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 LWT is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 LWT?
The MOT on LS61 LWT is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 LWT done?
LS61 LWT was recorded at 83,223 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,767 miles a year.
Has LS61 LWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 LWT has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 LWT 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 LWT find?
LS61 LWT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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