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Nissan Qashqai

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,461 cc

LM61 VFSMOT history

LM61 VFS is a black diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 14 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 78,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LM61 VFS black Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,088 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 VFS was last recorded at 78,088 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 6,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,337 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,751 miles
Average per year
6,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,088 miles
  • 2025 – 71,337 miles
  • 2024 – 65,989 miles
  • 2023 – 60,579 miles
  • 2022 – 53,359 miles
  • 2020 – 46,361 miles
  • 2019 – 39,651 miles
  • 2018 – 33,006 miles
  • 2017 – 22,022 miles
  • 2016 – 14,002 miles
  • 2015 – 11,879 miles
  • 2014 – 9,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,088 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE FRONT SUBRFAME BUSHES PERISHED AND HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play HAS PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,088 miles (+6,751)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,088 miles
    Test number
    684078512951
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE FRONT SUBRFAME BUSHES PERISHED AND HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play HAS PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,337 miles (+5,348)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,337 miles
    Test number
    344766058926
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass65,989 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,989 miles
    Test number
    504164199555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail65,989 miles (+5,410)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,989 miles
    Test number
    405954357316
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass60,579 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,579 miles
    Test number
    161838701773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail60,567 miles (+7,208)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,567 miles
    Test number
    741934076342
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass53,359 miles (+6,998)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,359 miles
    Test number
    335298265720
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slightly noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,361 miles (+6,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    454050266020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass39,651 miles (+6,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,651 miles
    Test number
    428074312052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allow to inspect seatbelt

  10. Pass33,006 miles (+10,984)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    33,006 miles
    Test number
    354596665845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    22,022 miles
    Test number
    447521456921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail22,022 miles (+8,020)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,022 miles
    Test number
    316670373138
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass14,002 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    14,002 miles
    Test number
    628916430436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,879 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    11,879 miles
    Test number
    143767464327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    9,543 miles
    Test number
    308261684468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 VFS

Does LM61 VFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 VFS is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VFS?
The MOT on LM61 VFS is valid until 25 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 VFS done?
LM61 VFS was recorded at 78,088 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,065 miles a year.
Has LM61 VFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VFS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 VFS 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 VFS find?
LM61 VFS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise front subrfame bushes perished and have slight play, and 1 more.

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