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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L26 ADWMOT history

L26 ADW is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 103,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

L26 ADW black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,612 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 ADW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 ADW was last recorded at 103,612 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,122 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,490 miles
Average per year
4,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,612 miles
  • 2025 – 100,122 miles
  • 2024 – 95,875 miles
  • 2023 – 91,169 miles
  • 2022 – 87,543 miles
  • 2021 – 83,490 miles
  • 2020 – 81,015 miles
  • 2019 – 77,444 miles
  • 2018 – 67,949 miles
  • 2017 – 60,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,612 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,612 miles (+3,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,612 miles
    Test number
    242273133025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass100,122 miles (+4,247)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,122 miles
    Test number
    589418201048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass95,875 miles (+4,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,875 miles
    Test number
    477381750725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass91,169 miles (+3,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,169 miles
    Test number
    232941045772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass87,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,543 miles
    Test number
    794433147178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail87,543 miles (+4,053)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,543 miles
    Test number
    767235353979
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brakelight..borderline.. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,490 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    83,490 miles
    Test number
    449215081916
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (1717) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (1717) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail83,490 miles (+2,475)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,490 miles
    Test number
    960548811107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (1717) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (1717) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass81,015 miles (+3,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,015 miles
    Test number
    396973938131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass77,444 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    77,444 miles
    Test number
    502187296640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,572 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,572 miles
    Test number
    739127310681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,949 miles (+7,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,949 miles
    Test number
    999965030121
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn inner

  13. Pass60,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,543 miles
    Test number
    682967075611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 ADW

Does L26 ADW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 ADW is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 ADW?
The MOT on L26 ADW is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 ADW done?
L26 ADW was recorded at 103,612 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,786 miles a year.
Has L26 ADW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 ADW has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L26 ADW 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 L26 ADW find?
L26 ADW passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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