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Ford Kuga

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

712 MLMOT history

712 ML is a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

712 ML grey Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,414 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
712 ML
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

712 ML was last recorded at 110,414 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,410 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,414 miles
  • 2025 – 108,800 miles
  • 2024 – 106,727 miles
  • 2023 – 104,455 miles
  • 2022 – 99,155 miles
  • 2021 – 90,123 miles
  • 2020 – 81,020 miles
  • 2019 – 70,945 miles
  • 2018 – 59,623 miles
  • 2017 – 50,314 miles
  • 2016 – 38,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,414 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in partsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,414 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,414 miles
    Test number
    177082053773
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in parts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail110,410 miles (+1,610)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,410 miles
    Test number
    979827768920
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in parts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass108,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,800 miles
    Test number
    353981584046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail108,800 miles (+2,073)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,800 miles
    Test number
    707739025354
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass106,727 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,727 miles
    Test number
    632615265088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail106,724 miles (+2,269)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,724 miles
    Test number
    675831244367
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass104,455 miles (+5,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    375934890974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass99,155 miles (+9,032)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,155 miles
    Test number
    474259772269
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass90,123 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,123 miles
    Test number
    213792938620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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))
  10. Fail90,121 miles (+9,101)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,121 miles
    Test number
    310299717955
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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))
  11. Pass81,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,020 miles
    Test number
    873698871601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,020 miles (+10,075)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,020 miles
    Test number
    219776976815
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass70,945 miles (+11,322)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,945 miles
    Test number
    642929578057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,623 miles (+9,309)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    619528646793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,314 miles (+12,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,314 miles
    Test number
    455186668049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass38,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,182 miles
    Test number
    414840390144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail38,182 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,182 miles
    Test number
    608030530900
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 712 ML

What vehicle is registration 712 ML currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 712 ML on a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 1 Sept 2013. 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 712 ML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 712 ML is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 712 ML?
The MOT on 712 ML is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 712 ML done?
712 ML was recorded at 110,414 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 7,306 miles a year.
Has 712 ML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 712 ML has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 712 ML 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 712 ML find?
712 ML passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust corroded in parts; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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