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Ford Kuga

Brown · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L27 RSMMOT history

L27 RSM is a brown diesel Ford Kuga first used on 3 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 175,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

L27 RSM brown Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
175,817 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
17,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 RSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 RSM was last recorded at 175,817 miles on 28 May 2026, 18,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,131 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
18,686 miles
Average per year
17,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,817 miles
  • 2025 – 157,131 miles
  • 2024 – 137,915 miles
  • 2023 – 120,748 miles
  • 2022 – 92,758 miles
  • 2021 – 70,092 miles
  • 2019 – 42,041 miles
  • 2018 – 38,609 miles
  • 2017 – 28,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,817 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 31 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,817 miles (+18,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    175,817 miles
    Test number
    159894448068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass157,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    157,131 miles
    Test number
    347249949210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail157,130 miles (+19,215)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,130 miles
    Test number
    838463750398
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass137,915 miles (+17,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    137,915 miles
    Test number
    713290090146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass120,748 miles (+27,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,748 miles
    Test number
    730350887694
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass92,758 miles (+22,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,758 miles
    Test number
    819920088744
    • 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))
  7. Pass70,092 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,092 miles
    Test number
    223711578101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail70,091 miles (+28,050)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,091 miles
    Test number
    158647360017
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass42,041 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,041 miles
    Test number
    715085495550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,609 miles (+10,144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,609 miles
    Test number
    588791924360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,465 miles
    Test number
    922032221081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L27 RSM

Does L27 RSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 RSM is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 RSM?
The MOT on L27 RSM is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 RSM done?
L27 RSM was recorded at 175,817 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 17,189 miles a year.
Has L27 RSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 RSM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 RSM 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 L27 RSM find?
L27 RSM passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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