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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LS61 LGXMOT history

LS61 LGX is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 199,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

LS61 LGX black Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
199,642 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 LGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 LGX was last recorded at 199,642 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 2,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,871 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,771 miles
Average per year
12,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,642 miles
  • 2024 – 196,871 miles
  • 2023 – 190,819 miles
  • 2022 – 174,614 miles
  • 2021 – 159,449 miles
  • 2020 – 146,836 miles
  • 2019 – 133,631 miles
  • 2018 – 120,716 miles
  • 2017 – 104,150 miles
  • 2016 – 98,831 miles
  • 2015 – 79,931 miles
  • 2014 – 70,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,642 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective By flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension parts getting rusty in placesRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • High level rear lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,642 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    199,642 miles
    Test number
    215677588304
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective By flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension parts getting rusty in places

  2. Fail199,642 miles (+2,771)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,642 miles
    Test number
    163597642829
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective By flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension parts getting rusty in places

  3. Pass196,871 miles (+6,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    196,871 miles
    Test number
    883793323035
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension parts getting rusty in places
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass190,819 miles (+16,205)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    190,819 miles
    Test number
    867159052249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension parts getting rusty in places

  5. Pass174,614 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    174,614 miles
    Test number
    669165945773
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail174,614 miles (+15,165)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,614 miles
    Test number
    197182279617
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (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))

  7. Pass159,449 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,449 miles
    Test number
    200784627673
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Fail159,449 miles (+12,613)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,449 miles
    Test number
    934154942456
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure

  9. Pass146,836 miles (+254)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,836 miles
    Test number
    284798917113
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail146,582 miles (+12,951)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,582 miles
    Test number
    792701473732
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass133,631 miles (+12,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,631 miles
    Test number
    543389756697
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass120,716 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,716 miles
    Test number
    717935577841
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail120,715 miles (+16,565)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,715 miles
    Test number
    176492987025
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass104,150 miles (+5,319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,150 miles
    Test number
    561351907089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to inner wheel arches.

  15. Pass98,831 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,831 miles
    Test number
    224187539177
    • AdvisoryHigh level rear lamp not working

  16. Fail98,796 miles (+18,865)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,796 miles
    Test number
    872134783216
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHigh level rear lamp not working
    • AdvisoryToo clean to start smoke check

  17. Pass79,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,931 miles
    Test number
    100238885780
    • AdvisoryAll tyre wear is uneven
    • AdvisoryToo clean to start smoke check

  18. Fail79,931 miles (+9,213)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,931 miles
    Test number
    502625305440
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item on screen (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items from mirror (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre wear is uneven
    • AdvisoryToo clean to start smoke check

  19. Fail70,718 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,718 miles
    Test number
    638449984216
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass70,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,718 miles
    Test number
    909779584237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 LGX

Does LS61 LGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 LGX expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 LGX?
The MOT on LS61 LGX expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 LGX done?
LS61 LGX was recorded at 199,642 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 12,514 miles a year.
Has LS61 LGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 LGX has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 LGX 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 LGX find?
LS61 LGX passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective by flexi hose; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 3 more.

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