
Ford Kuga
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc
LM61 HPJMOT history
LM61 HPJ is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,005 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 122,005 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,040 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 HPJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 HPJ was last recorded at 122,005 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 122,004 miles · 8 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,040 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,005 miles
- 2025 – 115,415 miles
- 2024 – 102,180 miles
- 2023 – 98,534 miles
- 2022 – 87,548 miles
- 2021 – 77,646 miles
- 2020 – 72,108 miles
- 2019 – 65,235 miles
- 2018 – 52,377 miles
- 2016 – 46,884 miles
- 2015 – 43,099 miles
- 2014 – 31,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust hanger corroded/snappedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint dust cover
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear exhaust mount corroded/detached
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,005 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 122,005 miles
- Test number
- 586135550990
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust hanger corroded/snapped
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail122,004 miles (+6,589)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,004 miles
- Test number
- 774647923166
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust hanger corroded/snapped
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,415 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 115,415 miles
- Test number
- 754856233597
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount corroded/detached
Fail115,415 miles (+13,235)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,415 miles
- Test number
- 594856213418
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount corroded/detached
Pass102,180 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 102,180 miles
- Test number
- 703898625149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,172 miles (+3,638)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,172 miles
- Test number
- 799221310130
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass98,534 miles (+10,986)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 98,534 miles
- Test number
- 923392246341
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass87,548 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 87,548 miles
- Test number
- 958202526760
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail87,548 miles (+9,902)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,548 miles
- Test number
- 106973581680
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass77,646 miles (+5,538)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 77,646 miles
- Test number
- 691723334051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,108 miles (+6,873)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 72,108 miles
- Test number
- 751257657928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,235 miles (+7,151)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 65,235 miles
- Test number
- 796136760568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,084 miles (+5,707)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 58,084 miles
- Test number
- 277001991189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,377 miles (+5,493)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 52,377 miles
- Test number
- 919587937431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,884 miles (+3,785)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 46,884 miles
- Test number
- 576191602157
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 43,099 miles
- Test number
- 774797440056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,099 miles (+638)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 43,099 miles
- Test number
- 382563656372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 42,461 miles
- Test number
- 246135153604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,461 miles (+10,991)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,461 miles
- Test number
- 589287720219
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fail31,470 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,470 miles
- Test number
- 956472384237
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,470 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 31,470 miles
- Test number
- 975212384230
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LM61 HPJ
- Does LM61 HPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 HPJ is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 HPJ?
- The MOT on LM61 HPJ is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 HPJ done?
- LM61 HPJ was recorded at 122,005 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,040 miles a year.
- Has LM61 HPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 HPJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM61 HPJ 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 HPJ find?
- LM61 HPJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.
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