Ford S-MAX
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc
LM61 VAJMOT history
LM61 VAJ is a white diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 139,949 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 139,949 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,970 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 VAJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- S-MAX
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 VAJ was last recorded at 139,949 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 8,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Aug 2017: 41,941 miles, lower than 42,029 miles on 15 Aug 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 131,017 miles · 13 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,932 miles
- Average per year
- 10,970 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 139,949 miles
- 2024 – 131,017 miles
- 2023 – 113,990 miles
- 2022 – 98,947 miles
- 2021 – 83,946 miles
- 2020 – 75,908 miles
- 2019 – 62,388 miles
- 2018 – 51,107 miles
- 2017 – 41,941 miles
- 2016 – 42,029 miles
- 2015 – 27,238 miles
- 2014 – 20,890 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,949 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 4 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,949 miles (+8,932)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 139,949 miles
- Test number
- 942136399644
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass131,017 miles (+17,027)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 131,017 miles
- Test number
- 356866344511
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass113,990 miles (+15,043)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 113,990 miles
- Test number
- 324231810341
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass98,947 miles (+15,001)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 98,947 miles
- Test number
- 363694955691
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass83,946 miles (+8,038)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 83,946 miles
- Test number
- 954064658689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,908 miles (+13,520)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 75,908 miles
- Test number
- 206799474837
- MinorOffside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure (1.1.19 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85%WORN INNER FACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85%worn inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,388 miles (+11,281)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 62,388 miles
- Test number
- 688067149632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,107 miles (+9,166)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 51,107 miles
- Test number
- 250549884621
- 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))
Pass41,941 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 41,941 miles
- Test number
- 472899991134
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail41,941 miles (-88)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,941 miles
- Test number
- 196369470014
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass42,029 miles (+14,791)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 42,029 miles
- Test number
- 235584182260
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Lower trailing arm bushes worn
Pass27,238 miles (+6,348)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 27,238 miles
- Test number
- 867057035201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,890 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 20,890 miles
- Test number
- 167118804369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,890 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,890 miles
- Test number
- 777858404383
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM61 VAJ
- Does LM61 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM61 VAJ expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 VAJ?
- The MOT on LM61 VAJ expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM61 VAJ done?
- LM61 VAJ was recorded at 139,949 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 10,970 miles a year.
- Has LM61 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 VAJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2017.
- Has the mileage on LM61 VAJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM61 VAJ find?
- LM61 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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