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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 DHXMOT history

LS61 DHX is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 12 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

LS61 DHX black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
161,261 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 DHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 DHX was last recorded at 161,261 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,256 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
9,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,261 miles
  • 2024 – 145,384 miles
  • 2023 – 129,543 miles
  • 2022 – 125,085 miles
  • 2021 – 122,601 miles
  • 2020 – 120,101 miles
  • 2019 – 117,143 miles
  • 2018 – 112,818 miles
  • 2017 – 103,496 miles
  • 2016 – 79,722 miles
  • 2015 – 66,683 miles
  • 2014 – 55,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to boot floorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,261 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,261 miles
    Test number
    230734370836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to boot floor
  2. Fail161,256 miles (+15,872)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,256 miles
    Test number
    969512491217
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to boot floor
  3. Pass145,384 miles (+15,841)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,384 miles
    Test number
    729175906301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,543 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,543 miles
    Test number
    144236680565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,085 miles (+2,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,085 miles
    Test number
    436286568963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass122,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,601 miles
    Test number
    786666150852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail122,599 miles (+2,498)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,599 miles
    Test number
    321224256221
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass120,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,101 miles
    Test number
    471249395879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,101 miles (+2,958)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,101 miles
    Test number
    585436770690
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass117,143 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,143 miles
    Test number
    415827570322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,000 miles (+4,182)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,000 miles
    Test number
    282993520312
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass112,818 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,818 miles
    Test number
    557890412052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,777 miles (+9,281)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,777 miles
    Test number
    859564997859
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
  14. Pass103,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,496 miles
    Test number
    569224556860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,496 miles (+23,774)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,496 miles
    Test number
    548186682130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass79,722 miles (+13,039)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,722 miles
    Test number
    162022163544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    602912638348
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lamp smashed
  18. Fail66,683 miles (+10,848)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    596528284210
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lamp smashed
  19. Pass55,835 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,835 miles
    Test number
    595193864248
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOs/f fog light lense damaged
    • NoteOs/side repeater damaged

Questions about LS61 DHX

Does LS61 DHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 DHX expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 DHX?
The MOT on LS61 DHX expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 DHX done?
LS61 DHX was recorded at 161,261 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 9,593 miles a year.
Has LS61 DHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 DHX has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 DHX 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 LS61 DHX find?
LS61 DHX passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; corrosion to boot floor.

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