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Ford Kuga

Red · Diesel · 2017 · 1,997 cc

L31 THJMOT history

L31 THJ is a red diesel Ford Kuga first used on 15 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 57,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

L31 THJ red Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,391 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 THJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
15 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 THJ was last recorded at 57,391 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 8,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,600 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,791 miles
Average per year
8,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,391 miles
  • 2024 – 37,860 miles
  • 2023 – 26,137 miles
  • 2022 – 24,862 miles
  • 2021 – 17,549 miles
  • 2020 – 14,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,391 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 14 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,391 miles (+8,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,391 miles
    Test number
    188510442883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass48,600 miles (+10,740)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,600 miles
    Test number
    358654808090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,860 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    37,860 miles
    Test number
    395533968993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail37,859 miles (+11,722)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,859 miles
    Test number
    448486738035
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass26,137 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    26,137 miles
    Test number
    844820195722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,862 miles (+7,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    24,862 miles
    Test number
    505183285302
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test.

  7. Pass17,549 miles (+3,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    17,549 miles
    Test number
    214079933385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass14,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    14,054 miles
    Test number
    533091833735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 THJ

Does L31 THJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 THJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 THJ?
The MOT on L31 THJ is valid until 9 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 THJ done?
L31 THJ was recorded at 57,391 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 8,219 miles a year.
Has L31 THJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 THJ has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 THJ 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 THJ find?
L31 THJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on edge.

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