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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LC61 HJZMOT history

LC61 HJZ is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 23 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LC61 HJZ red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,431 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 HJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 HJZ was last recorded at 71,431 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,247 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,184 miles
Average per year
3,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,431 miles
  • 2025 – 67,247 miles
  • 2024 – 65,666 miles
  • 2023 – 63,641 miles
  • 2022 – 61,174 miles
  • 2021 – 54,310 miles
  • 2020 – 49,241 miles
  • 2019 – 45,082 miles
  • 2018 – 39,672 miles
  • 2017 – 34,279 miles
  • 2016 – 31,360 miles
  • 2015 – 28,857 miles
  • 2014 – 24,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,431 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight nock from lock to lock (2.3 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coolant leak radiator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and clamp missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,431 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,431 miles
    Test number
    124368692025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight nock from lock to lock (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail71,431 miles (+4,184)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,431 miles
    Test number
    600676506572
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight nock from lock to lock (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass67,247 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,247 miles
    Test number
    902211697210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,666 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,666 miles
    Test number
    144138189551
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail65,651 miles (+2,010)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,651 miles
    Test number
    484042928810
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass63,641 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,641 miles
    Test number
    953692387189
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition and clamp missing
  7. Fail63,641 miles (+2,467)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,641 miles
    Test number
    247880349106
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition and clamp missing
  8. Pass61,174 miles (+6,864)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,174 miles
    Test number
    833426623304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,310 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,310 miles
    Test number
    920234147213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,241 miles (+4,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,241 miles
    Test number
    806351316414
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condishion
  11. Pass45,082 miles (+5,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,082 miles
    Test number
    297855224992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass39,672 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,672 miles
    Test number
    688582640760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,279 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    34,279 miles
    Test number
    959943624632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,360 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,360 miles
    Test number
    430504972129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,857 miles (+4,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,857 miles
    Test number
    401331437299
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn close to 1.6 mm
  16. Pass24,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,623 miles
    Test number
    169604314354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LC61 HJZ

Does LC61 HJZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 HJZ is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 HJZ?
The MOT on LC61 HJZ is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 HJZ done?
LC61 HJZ was recorded at 71,431 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,983 miles a year.
Has LC61 HJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 HJZ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 HJZ 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 LC61 HJZ find?
LC61 HJZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall; nearside rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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