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Ford C-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS61 DKAMOT history

LS61 DKA is a black diesel Ford C-MAX first used on 21 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 274,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

LS61 DKA black Ford C-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford C-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
274,769 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
19,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 DKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
C-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 DKA was last recorded at 274,769 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
274,757 miles · 5 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
19,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 274,769 miles
  • 2025 – 247,584 miles
  • 2024 – 224,264 miles
  • 2023 – 196,075 miles
  • 2022 – 164,552 miles
  • 2021 – 133,904 miles
  • 2020 – 105,958 miles
  • 2019 – 94,147 miles
  • 2018 – 83,434 miles
  • 2017 – 72,617 miles
  • 2015 – 59,318 miles
  • 2014 – 48,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,769 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front undertray coated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,769 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    274,769 miles
    Test number
    204754828877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front undertray coated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail274,757 miles (+27,173)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,757 miles
    Test number
    504787660812
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front undertray coated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass247,584 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    247,584 miles
    Test number
    648332375539
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail247,476 miles (+23,212)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,476 miles
    Test number
    788340495778
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass224,264 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    224,264 miles
    Test number
    664290338557
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail224,264 miles (+28,189)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,264 miles
    Test number
    625084624285
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass196,075 miles (+136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    196,075 miles
    Test number
    439423696484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail195,939 miles (+31,387)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,939 miles
    Test number
    789495430184
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass164,552 miles (+30,648)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,552 miles
    Test number
    544740833130
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level ow
  10. Pass133,904 miles (+835)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,904 miles
    Test number
    160305443723
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension strut top knocking when turning steering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTrays & covers fitted
  11. Fail133,069 miles (+27,111)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,069 miles
    Test number
    919773985127
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TA bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTrays & covers fitted
  12. Pass105,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,958 miles
    Test number
    579726829218
    • 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))
  13. Fail105,958 miles (+1,112)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,958 miles
    Test number
    240062370604
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  14. Pass104,846 miles (+10,699)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,846 miles
    Test number
    669996954234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,147 miles (+10,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,147 miles
    Test number
    102565013256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass83,434 miles (+10,817)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,434 miles
    Test number
    998705838834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,617 miles (+13,299)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,617 miles
    Test number
    351976421608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,318 miles (+10,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,318 miles
    Test number
    803731518464
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
  19. Pass48,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,967 miles
    Test number
    436083344418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 DKA

Does LS61 DKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 DKA is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 DKA?
The MOT on LS61 DKA is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 DKA done?
LS61 DKA was recorded at 274,769 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 19,202 miles a year.
Has LS61 DKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 DKA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 DKA 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 DKA find?
LS61 DKA passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive front undertray coated in oil.

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