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Ford Kuga

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L31 HLJMOT history

L31 HLJ is a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 31 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L31 HLJ white Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,946 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 HLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 HLJ was last recorded at 97,946 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,945 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,946 miles
  • 2025 – 95,605 miles
  • 2024 – 83,994 miles
  • 2023 – 83,756 miles
  • 2022 – 65,092 miles
  • 2021 – 59,619 miles
  • 2020 – 54,343 miles
  • 2019 – 43,450 miles
  • 2018 – 28,437 miles
  • 2017 – 18,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,946 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm anchor bush.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads significantly lower than the nearside.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,946 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,946 miles
    Test number
    344111427388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,945 miles (+2,340)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,945 miles
    Test number
    626521521604
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  3. Pass95,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,605 miles
    Test number
    584118497214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm anchor bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail95,605 miles (+11,611)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,605 miles
    Test number
    789797142275
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm anchor bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass83,994 miles (+238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    740272571164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads significantly lower than the nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm anchor bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail83,756 miles (+18,664)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,756 miles
    Test number
    888172312707
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads significantly lower than the nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm anchor bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass65,092 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,092 miles
    Test number
    455970739003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,086 miles (+5,467)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,086 miles
    Test number
    991364963426
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass59,619 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,619 miles
    Test number
    687664678329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail59,602 miles (+5,259)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,602 miles
    Test number
    764469817297
    • MajorOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass54,343 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,343 miles
    Test number
    775582648497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail54,343 miles (+10,893)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,343 miles
    Test number
    420732555236
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass43,450 miles (+15,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    755464284005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 90% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass28,437 miles (+10,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,437 miles
    Test number
    495346398407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass18,324 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,324 miles
    Test number
    454729183290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front feathering on inside and outside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat installed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre feathering on inside
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

Questions about L31 HLJ

Does L31 HLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 HLJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 HLJ?
The MOT on L31 HLJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 HLJ done?
L31 HLJ was recorded at 97,946 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 9,369 miles a year.
Has L31 HLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 HLJ has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 HLJ 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 L31 HLJ find?
L31 HLJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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