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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 XRLMOT history

LS61 XRL is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 25 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LS61 XRL red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,030 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS61 XRL was last recorded at 140,030 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 8,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,026 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,004 miles
Average per year
9,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,030 miles
  • 2024 – 132,026 miles
  • 2023 – 125,422 miles
  • 2022 – 116,681 miles
  • 2021 – 105,419 miles
  • 2020 – 94,445 miles
  • 2019 – 85,045 miles
  • 2018 – 75,808 miles
  • 2017 – 66,198 miles
  • 2016 – 56,126 miles
  • 2015 – 41,126 miles
  • 2014 – 36,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,030 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,030 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,030 miles
    Test number
    836257164534
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,030 miles (+8,004)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,030 miles
    Test number
    606467972674
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,026 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,026 miles
    Test number
    298415487930
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail132,026 miles (+6,604)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,026 miles
    Test number
    791896556899
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass125,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,422 miles
    Test number
    738866635475
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail125,422 miles (+8,741)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,422 miles
    Test number
    101033347538
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,681 miles (+11,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,681 miles
    Test number
    426075551616
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,419 miles (+10,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,419 miles
    Test number
    797811854387
    • AdvisoryCentral Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,445 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,445 miles
    Test number
    143001224085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail94,445 miles (+9,400)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,445 miles
    Test number
    615601561878
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass85,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,045 miles
    Test number
    104169206096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,045 miles (+9,237)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,045 miles
    Test number
    819616464032
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass75,808 miles (+9,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,808 miles
    Test number
    559295784381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass66,198 miles (+10,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    292906821067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront position lights modified

  15. Pass56,126 miles (+15,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,126 miles
    Test number
    315297344668
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

  16. Pass41,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,126 miles
    Test number
    791920202297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,125 miles (+4,929)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    793404643138
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass36,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,196 miles
    Test number
    306790064474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,196 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,196 miles
    Test number
    568180164205
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LS61 XRL

Does LS61 XRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 XRL is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 XRL?
The MOT on LS61 XRL is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 XRL done?
LS61 XRL was recorded at 140,030 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 9,330 miles a year.
Has LS61 XRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 XRL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 XRL 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 XRL find?
LS61 XRL passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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