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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

2494 LJMOT history

2494 LJ is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 31 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

2494 LJ black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,275 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2494 LJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2494 LJ was last recorded at 95,275 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 9,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,854 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,421 miles
Average per year
6,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,275 miles
  • 2025 – 85,854 miles
  • 2024 – 78,307 miles
  • 2023 – 70,754 miles
  • 2022 – 65,552 miles
  • 2021 – 61,323 miles
  • 2020 – 58,424 miles
  • 2019 – 52,843 miles
  • 2018 – 43,916 miles
  • 2017 – 33,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,275 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,275 miles (+9,421)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,275 miles
    Test number
    937177400242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,854 miles (+7,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,854 miles
    Test number
    947191281343
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  3. Pass78,307 miles (+7,553)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,307 miles
    Test number
    744495633197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,754 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,754 miles
    Test number
    615629887053
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail70,748 miles (+5,196)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,748 miles
    Test number
    236788858618
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass65,552 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,552 miles
    Test number
    389904581102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,323 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    728174446348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,424 miles
    Test number
    537117232159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,424 miles (+5,581)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,424 miles
    Test number
    249530667835
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass52,843 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,843 miles
    Test number
    665476741200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail52,843 miles (+8,927)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,843 miles
    Test number
    729395780567
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass43,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,916 miles
    Test number
    200733055410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,916 miles (+10,431)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,916 miles
    Test number
    231712713748
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn excessively inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn excessively inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass33,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    510233187365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,485 miles3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    681954277128
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about 2494 LJ

What vehicle is registration 2494 LJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2494 LJ on a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 31 May 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2494 LJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2494 LJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2494 LJ?
The MOT on 2494 LJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2494 LJ done?
2494 LJ was recorded at 95,275 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 6,816 miles a year.
Has 2494 LJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2494 LJ has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 2494 LJ 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 2494 LJ find?
2494 LJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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