
Ford KA
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc
LM61 ZFHMOT history
LM61 ZFH is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 5 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 63,378 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 63,378 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,784 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 ZFH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 5 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 ZFH was last recorded at 63,378 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 4,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 58,574 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,804 miles
- Average per year
- 4,784 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 63,378 miles
- 2025 – 58,574 miles
- 2024 – 55,609 miles
- 2023 – 53,406 miles
- 2022 – 51,554 miles
- 2020 – 51,194 miles
- 2019 – 47,174 miles
- 2018 – 40,660 miles
- 2017 – 33,825 miles
- 2016 – 25,482 miles
- 2015 – 15,420 miles
- 2014 – 9,833 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower bumper damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026
Front Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Right light cluster holed but not effecting performance
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,378 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 63,378 miles
- Test number
- 565656140512
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower bumper damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail63,378 miles (+4,804)6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,378 miles
- Test number
- 956352748940
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower bumper damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass58,574 miles (+2,965)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 58,574 miles
- Test number
- 688786137712
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs are rusty
- AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear axle is very rusty
- AdvisorySump pan rusty and leaking oil
Pass55,609 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 55,609 miles
- Test number
- 745064682576
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Right light cluster holed but not effecting performance
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail55,606 miles (+2,200)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,606 miles
- Test number
- 810661606578
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Right light cluster holed but not effecting performance
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass53,406 miles (+1,852)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 53,406 miles
- Test number
- 589688600419
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,554 miles (+360)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 51,554 miles
- Test number
- 800509237538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 51,194 miles
- Test number
- 157407131296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,194 miles (+4,020)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,194 miles
- Test number
- 832371132277
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass47,174 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 47,174 miles
- Test number
- 891589680073
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail47,174 miles (+6,514)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,174 miles
- Test number
- 863926633987
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass40,660 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 40,660 miles
- Test number
- 986756225853
- AdvisoryFront tyres showing slight wear on inner edges
Fail40,660 miles (+6,835)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,660 miles
- Test number
- 701807789928
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront tyres showing slight wear on inner edges
Pass33,825 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 33,825 miles
- Test number
- 571004730906
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight weep from cv boot
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is going bald on inner an outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail33,825 miles (+8,343)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,825 miles
- Test number
- 770719922226
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight weep from cv boot
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is going bald on inner an outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass25,482 miles (+10,062)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 25,482 miles
- Test number
- 719161905355
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExh corroded
Pass15,420 miles (+5,587)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 15,420 miles
- Test number
- 289971969970
- AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass9,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 9,833 miles
- Test number
- 957042354368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM61 ZFH
- Does LM61 ZFH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ZFH is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 ZFH?
- The MOT on LM61 ZFH is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 ZFH done?
- LM61 ZFH was recorded at 63,378 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,784 miles a year.
- Has LM61 ZFH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 ZFH has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM61 ZFH 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 ZFH find?
- LM61 ZFH passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 10 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.
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