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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

L24 EJCMOT history

L24 EJC is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 180,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

L24 EJC black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2024
Mileage
180,085 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 EJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L24 EJC was last recorded at 180,085 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 2,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,709 miles · 3 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,376 miles
Average per year
11,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,085 miles
  • 2023 – 177,709 miles
  • 2022 – 159,199 miles
  • 2021 – 146,744 miles
  • 2020 – 134,026 miles
  • 2019 – 115,562 miles
  • 2018 – 101,968 miles
  • 2017 – 88,262 miles
  • 2016 – 80,760 miles
  • 2015 – 73,941 miles
  • 2014 – 63,004 miles
  • 2013 – 49,576 miles
  • 2012 – 38,303 miles
  • 2011 – 26,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail180,085 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle is painted with applied protection

What MOT failures 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 Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail180,085 miles7 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,085 miles
    Test number
    517914493955
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle is painted with applied protection

  2. Fail180,085 miles (+2,376)6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,085 miles
    Test number
    840844884419
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle is painted with applied protection

  3. Pass177,709 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    177,709 miles
    Test number
    505348446810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail177,629 miles (+18,430)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,629 miles
    Test number
    766059750225
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass159,199 miles (+12,455)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,199 miles
    Test number
    816509073489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,744 miles
    Test number
    966041261337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail146,744 miles (+12,718)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,744 miles
    Test number
    441939514804
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass134,026 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,026 miles
    Test number
    845482417520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail134,024 miles (+72)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,024 miles
    Test number
    787709524081
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust burst (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail133,952 miles (+18,390)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,952 miles
    Test number
    533935731269
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise when pressing clutch

  11. Pass115,562 miles (+13,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,562 miles
    Test number
    733805557689
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass101,968 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,968 miles
    Test number
    734397395208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

  13. Fail101,831 miles (+13,569)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,831 miles
    Test number
    919395158219
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

  14. Pass88,262 miles (+7,502)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,262 miles
    Test number
    817927550271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,760 miles
    Test number
    653747603926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,760 miles (+6,819)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,760 miles
    Test number
    757457896033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass73,941 miles (+10,937)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,941 miles
    Test number
    105577455087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,004 miles (+13,428)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,004 miles
    Test number
    327256524156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,576 miles (+11,273)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,576 miles
    Test number
    297362453131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,303 miles (+11,670)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,303 miles
    Test number
    966543352186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,633 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,633 miles
    Test number
    395587131187
    • NoteFront brake pads low on material
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 1.6mm and worn unevenly

Questions about L24 EJC

Does L24 EJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 EJC expired on 17 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 EJC?
The MOT on L24 EJC expired on 17 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 EJC done?
L24 EJC was recorded at 180,085 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 11,890 miles a year.
Has L24 EJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 EJC has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L24 EJC 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 L24 EJC find?
L24 EJC failed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; front headlamp levelling device inoperative; nearside headlamp aim too low, and 15 more.

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