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Ford Kuga

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

L29 DWSMOT history

L29 DWS is a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 30 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 63,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L29 DWS white Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
63,949 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 DWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 DWS was last recorded at 63,949 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 5,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,712 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,237 miles
Average per year
4,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,949 miles
  • 2024 – 58,712 miles
  • 2023 – 53,420 miles
  • 2022 – 47,992 miles
  • 2021 – 43,585 miles
  • 2020 – 40,590 miles
  • 2019 – 36,436 miles
  • 2018 – 30,178 miles
  • 2017 – 25,380 miles
  • 2016 – 19,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,949 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,949 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    63,949 miles
    Test number
    747335880188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars
  2. Fail63,947 miles (+5,235)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,947 miles
    Test number
    969909333096
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars
  3. Pass58,712 miles (+5,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    58,712 miles
    Test number
    406438285129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass53,420 miles (+5,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,420 miles
    Test number
    761562041851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass47,992 miles (+4,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    47,992 miles
    Test number
    243053409147
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass43,585 miles (+2,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,585 miles
    Test number
    286297497820
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass40,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,590 miles
    Test number
    719966353959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,590 miles (+4,154)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,590 miles
    Test number
    555780243768
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass36,436 miles (+6,258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,436 miles
    Test number
    641715733861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 235/50*18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 235/50*18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass30,178 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,178 miles
    Test number
    927853535427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,167 miles (+4,787)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,167 miles
    Test number
    808871758422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,380 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,380 miles
    Test number
    691749025322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,199 miles
    Test number
    741606949668
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

Questions about L29 DWS

Does L29 DWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 DWS is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L29 DWS?
The MOT on L29 DWS is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 DWS done?
L29 DWS was recorded at 63,949 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,740 miles a year.
Has L29 DWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 DWS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 DWS 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 L29 DWS find?
L29 DWS passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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