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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.

LM61 HPJ black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass122,005 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Pass102,180 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,180 miles
    Test number
    703898625149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass77,646 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,646 miles
    Test number
    691723334051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,108 miles (+6,873)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,108 miles
    Test number
    751257657928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,235 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,235 miles
    Test number
    796136760568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,084 miles (+5,707)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,084 miles
    Test number
    277001991189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,377 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,377 miles
    Test number
    919587937431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass43,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,099 miles
    Test number
    774797440056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,099 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,099 miles
    Test number
    382563656372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,461 miles
    Test number
    246135153604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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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