
Ford Kuga
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc
L1 LUEMOT history
L1 LUE is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 115,645 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 115,645 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 13 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,067 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 LUE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 LUE was last recorded at 115,645 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 115,524 miles · 26 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 121 miles
- Average per year
- 8,067 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,645 miles
- 2025 – 109,437 miles
- 2024 – 100,469 miles
- 2023 – 92,721 miles
- 2022 – 82,828 miles
- 2021 – 75,191 miles
- 2020 – 69,138 miles
- 2019 – 60,562 miles
- 2018 – 52,424 miles
- 2017 – 43,153 miles
- 2016 – 34,421 miles
- 2015 – 28,019 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded at rear back boxRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,645 miles (+121)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 115,645 miles
- Test number
- 304020234086
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded at rear back box
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail115,524 miles (+6,087)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,524 miles
- Test number
- 729673807968
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded at rear back box
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,437 miles (+8,968)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 109,437 miles
- Test number
- 884123705341
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,469 miles (+7,748)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 100,469 miles
- Test number
- 945781100092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,721 miles (+9,893)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 92,721 miles
- Test number
- 229220416440
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,828 miles (+7,637)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 82,828 miles
- Test number
- 933472259862
- 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))
Pass75,191 miles (+6,053)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 75,191 miles
- Test number
- 668302293504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,138 miles (+8,576)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 69,138 miles
- Test number
- 179734023895
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,562 miles (+8,138)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 60,562 miles
- Test number
- 722776518223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,424 miles (+9,271)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 52,424 miles
- Test number
- 456238668060
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass43,153 miles (+8,732)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 43,153 miles
- Test number
- 527306392384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,421 miles (+6,402)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 34,421 miles
- Test number
- 390734665436
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & badly cracking (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & badly cracked (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,019 miles (+2,838)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 28,019 miles
- Test number
- 458102380591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 25,181 miles
- Test number
- 126117365181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 LUE
- Does L1 LUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 LUE is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 LUE?
- The MOT on L1 LUE is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 LUE done?
- L1 LUE was recorded at 115,645 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 8,067 miles a year.
- Has L1 LUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 LUE has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 LUE 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 L1 LUE find?
- L1 LUE passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust system corroded at rear back box; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush, and 3 more.
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