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Ford Ecosport

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

LU61 EMEMOT history

LU61 EME is a black diesel Ford Ecosport first used on 28 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 87,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LU61 EME black Ford Ecosport – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,295 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU61 EME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ecosport
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU61 EME was last recorded at 87,295 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 8,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,007 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,288 miles
Average per year
8,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,295 miles
  • 2025 – 79,007 miles
  • 2024 – 76,901 miles
  • 2023 – 68,870 miles
  • 2022 – 55,505 miles
  • 2021 – 43,749 miles
  • 2020 – 34,857 miles
  • 2019 – 25,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

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 below 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,295 miles
    Test number
    949816592450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

  2. Fail87,282 miles (+8,275)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,282 miles
    Test number
    129725100579
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

  3. Pass79,007 miles (+2,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,007 miles
    Test number
    720613054394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of silencer corroded

  4. Pass76,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,901 miles
    Test number
    567244639143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail76,901 miles (+8,031)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,901 miles
    Test number
    485878259745
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,870 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,870 miles
    Test number
    235217264361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,855 miles (+13,350)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,855 miles
    Test number
    519037836118
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass55,505 miles (+11,756)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,505 miles
    Test number
    295239036492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,749 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2022
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    596155324916
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear

  10. Fail43,749 miles (+8,892)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    583518364681
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear

  11. Pass34,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2021
    Odometer
    34,857 miles
    Test number
    943806874377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail34,857 miles (+9,093)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,857 miles
    Test number
    664146358777
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass25,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    25,764 miles
    Test number
    116267903704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU61 EME

Does LU61 EME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU61 EME is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU61 EME?
The MOT on LU61 EME is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU61 EME done?
LU61 EME was recorded at 87,295 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 8,950 miles a year.
Has LU61 EME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU61 EME has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LU61 EME 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 LU61 EME find?
LU61 EME passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush; rear exhaust silencer corroded.

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