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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 XSEMOT history

LS61 XSE is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 2 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 148,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LS61 XSE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,946 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 XSE
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
2 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 XSE was last recorded at 148,946 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 13,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,071 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,875 miles
Average per year
8,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,946 miles
  • 2024 – 135,071 miles
  • 2023 – 126,207 miles
  • 2022 – 118,976 miles
  • 2021 – 111,222 miles
  • 2020 – 103,976 miles
  • 2019 – 98,496 miles
  • 2018 – 93,241 miles
  • 2017 – 90,009 miles
  • 2016 – 83,675 miles
  • 2015 – 74,937 miles
  • 2014 – 52,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,946 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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,946 miles (+13,875)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,946 miles
    Test number
    607515613295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,071 miles (+8,864)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,071 miles
    Test number
    394538144153
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner /outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear perishing and cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass126,207 miles (+7,231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,207 miles
    Test number
    617267437119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass118,976 miles (+7,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,976 miles
    Test number
    961091980852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass111,222 miles (+7,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,222 miles
    Test number
    892175382164
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass103,976 miles (+5,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    273248674236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass98,496 miles (+5,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,496 miles
    Test number
    994904847712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass93,241 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,241 miles
    Test number
    135450878744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,009 miles (+6,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,009 miles
    Test number
    195814186566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also slightly misphaped (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  10. Pass83,675 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,675 miles
    Test number
    134006044938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a crack in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail83,671 miles (+8,734)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,671 miles
    Test number
    189716626200
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a crack in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass74,937 miles (+22,443)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    642893235606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,494 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,494 miles
    Test number
    349055174208
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass52,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,494 miles
    Test number
    396005974230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 XSE

Does LS61 XSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 XSE is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 XSE?
The MOT on LS61 XSE is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 XSE done?
LS61 XSE was recorded at 148,946 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,520 miles a year.
Has LS61 XSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 XSE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on LS61 XSE 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 XSE find?
LS61 XSE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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