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Ford Kuga

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LM61 DXLMOT history

LM61 DXL is a blue diesel Ford Kuga first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

LM61 DXL blue Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
97,231 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DXL was last recorded at 97,231 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 4,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,872 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,359 miles
Average per year
6,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,231 miles
  • 2025 – 92,872 miles
  • 2024 – 87,435 miles
  • 2023 – 82,834 miles
  • 2022 – 78,538 miles
  • 2021 – 74,413 miles
  • 2020 – 70,709 miles
  • 2019 – 65,794 miles
  • 2018 – 58,705 miles
  • 2017 – 51,214 miles
  • 2016 – 42,605 miles
  • 2015 – 33,793 miles
  • 2014 – 25,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,231 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced c pillar (6.1.1 (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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2015–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    97,231 miles
    Test number
    140378855397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced c pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,231 miles (+4,359)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,231 miles
    Test number
    530004250690
    • Repaired at testNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror case (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced c pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,872 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,872 miles
    Test number
    174959590856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  4. Fail92,872 miles (+5,437)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,872 miles
    Test number
    847783926851
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  5. Pass87,435 miles (+4,601)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,435 miles
    Test number
    963373458729
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  6. Pass82,834 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,834 miles
    Test number
    311195340182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail82,798 miles (+4,260)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,798 miles
    Test number
    294885722991
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,538 miles (+4,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,538 miles
    Test number
    676335961055
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  9. Pass74,413 miles (+3,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,413 miles
    Test number
    865193640554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  10. Pass70,709 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,709 miles
    Test number
    748284942044
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  11. Fail70,709 miles (+4,915)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,709 miles
    Test number
    106695861446
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  12. Pass65,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,794 miles
    Test number
    663236133322
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  13. Fail65,794 miles (+7,089)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,794 miles
    Test number
    406505536723
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  14. Pass58,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,705 miles
    Test number
    949939352515
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  15. Fail58,705 miles (+7,491)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,705 miles
    Test number
    947464363338
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  16. Pass51,214 miles (+8,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,214 miles
    Test number
    114461237076
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  17. Pass42,605 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,605 miles
    Test number
    967212964378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail42,602 miles (+8,809)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,602 miles
    Test number
    669247436290
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass33,793 miles (+8,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,793 miles
    Test number
    488716443160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  20. Pass25,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,248 miles
    Test number
    817813934318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 DXL

Does LM61 DXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DXL is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DXL?
The MOT on LM61 DXL is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 DXL done?
LM61 DXL was recorded at 97,231 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 6,040 miles a year.
Has LM61 DXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DXL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 DXL 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 LM61 DXL find?
LM61 DXL passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced c pillar.

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