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Ford Ecosport

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 998 cc

LM16 PLJMOT history

LM16 PLJ is a blue petrol Ford Ecosport first used on 21 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 79,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LM16 PLJ blue Ford Ecosport – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,275 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 PLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ecosport
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 PLJ was last recorded at 79,275 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,842 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
433 miles
Average per year
5,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,275 miles
  • 2024 – 78,842 miles
  • 2023 – 72,285 miles
  • 2022 – 64,827 miles
  • 2021 – 59,902 miles
  • 2020 – 51,082 miles
  • 2019 – 40,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,275 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber slightly leaking

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,275 miles
    Test number
    899433695848
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber slightly leaking
  2. Fail79,275 miles (+433)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,275 miles
    Test number
    412975031190
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber slightly leaking
  3. Pass78,842 miles (+6,557)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,842 miles
    Test number
    992589363006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,285 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,285 miles
    Test number
    198542884504
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail72,284 miles (+7,457)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,284 miles
    Test number
    958292182637
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass64,827 miles (+4,925)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,827 miles
    Test number
    846414421613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,902 miles (+8,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,902 miles
    Test number
    238231394917
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust broken but not leaking any gasses
  8. Pass51,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    977673703993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,082 miles (+10,147)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    622897467476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass40,935 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,935 miles
    Test number
    944812065887
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about LM16 PLJ

Does LM16 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 PLJ is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM16 PLJ?
The MOT on LM16 PLJ is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 PLJ done?
LM16 PLJ was recorded at 79,275 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,906 miles a year.
Has LM16 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 PLJ has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 PLJ 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 LM16 PLJ find?
LM16 PLJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside rear shock absorber slightly leaking.

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