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Ford Kuga

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LM61 ORUMOT history

LM61 ORU is a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 94,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LM61 ORU white Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,043 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ORU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ORU was last recorded at 94,043 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 6,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,221 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,822 miles
Average per year
6,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,043 miles
  • 2025 – 87,221 miles
  • 2024 – 81,468 miles
  • 2023 – 74,885 miles
  • 2022 – 67,222 miles
  • 2021 – 60,245 miles
  • 2020 – 55,402 miles
  • 2019 – 47,273 miles
  • 2018 – 39,963 miles
  • 2016 – 31,609 miles
  • 2015 – 24,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,043 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front windscreen.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,043 miles
    Test number
    928499029783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail94,041 miles (+6,820)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,041 miles
    Test number
    912141854777
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,221 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,221 miles
    Test number
    937055617076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,468 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,468 miles
    Test number
    727463442421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,454 miles (+6,569)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,454 miles
    Test number
    381960746066
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass74,885 miles (+7,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    696978290950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass67,222 miles (+6,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,222 miles
    Test number
    590316446442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Pass60,245 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,245 miles
    Test number
    568266876695
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail60,243 miles (+4,841)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,243 miles
    Test number
    470027487720
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs are distorted as the brake pedal moves up and down when applying the brake pedal. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass55,402 miles (+8,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,402 miles
    Test number
    899599555031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass47,273 miles (+7,310)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,273 miles
    Test number
    232493290312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass39,963 miles (+8,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,963 miles
    Test number
    483030465834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass31,609 miles (+6,857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,609 miles
    Test number
    569661191183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass24,752 miles (+5,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    24,752 miles
    Test number
    267946452203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass19,225 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    19,225 miles
    Test number
    705843305030
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

Questions about LM61 ORU

Does LM61 ORU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ORU is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ORU?
The MOT on LM61 ORU is valid until 22 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 ORU done?
LM61 ORU was recorded at 94,043 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,768 miles a year.
Has LM61 ORU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ORU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 ORU 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 ORU find?
LM61 ORU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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