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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,997 cc

L40 BFRMOT history

L40 BFR is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 11 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 100,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L40 BFR black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,245 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 BFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
11 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 BFR was last recorded at 100,245 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 9,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,151 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,094 miles
Average per year
8,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,245 miles
  • 2025 – 91,151 miles
  • 2024 – 83,265 miles
  • 2023 – 76,112 miles
  • 2022 – 70,475 miles
  • 2021 – 63,588 miles
  • 2020 – 55,170 miles
  • 2019 – 41,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,245 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryENGINE OIL NEAR LOW MARK.
  • AdvisoryEXPANSION BOTTLE WATER LEVEL NEAR ON LOW MARK
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 DOT 4423 AT 4 MM.....ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST BUSH STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 17 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,245 miles (+9,094)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,245 miles
    Test number
    895310494568
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL NEAR LOW MARK.
    • AdvisoryEXPANSION BOTTLE WATER LEVEL NEAR ON LOW MARK
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 DOT 4423 AT 4 MM.....ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST BUSH STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass91,151 miles (+7,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,151 miles
    Test number
    344690371485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass83,265 miles (+7,153)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,265 miles
    Test number
    404327054148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED AND PERISHED. 235/55/17 DOT..4021 AT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 DOT....3220 AT 5MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 DOT...4421 AT 4MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 DOT....3220 AT 5MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass76,112 miles (+5,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,112 miles
    Test number
    475731642003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Pass70,475 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,475 miles
    Test number
    908712412604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,588 miles (+8,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,588 miles
    Test number
    404360170223
    • 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. Pass55,170 miles (+13,539)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,170 miles
    Test number
    392771212512
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass41,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,631 miles
    Test number
    442177028584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 BFR

Does L40 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BFR is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 BFR?
The MOT on L40 BFR is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 BFR done?
L40 BFR was recorded at 100,245 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 8,382 miles a year.
Has L40 BFR ever failed its MOT?
No. L40 BFR has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L40 BFR 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 L40 BFR find?
L40 BFR passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: brake fluid close to minimum mark; engine oil near low mark.; expansion bottle water level near on low mark, and 2 more.

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