Ford Kuga
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc
L40 GCBMOT history
L40 GCB is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 24 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,037 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 110,037 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,259 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 GCB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 GCB was last recorded at 110,037 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 6,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,279 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,758 miles
- Average per year
- 5,259 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,037 miles
- 2025 – 103,279 miles
- 2024 – 97,695 miles
- 2023 – 91,473 miles
- 2022 – 88,144 miles
- 2021 – 84,089 miles
- 2020 – 82,107 miles
- 2019 – 78,752 miles
- 2018 – 72,571 miles
- 2017 – 67,496 miles
- 2016 – 64,821 miles
- 2015 – 62,417 miles
- 2014 – 60,515 miles
- 2013 – 55,001 miles
- 2012 – 42,022 miles
- 2011 – 33,336 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,037 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Rear suspension and springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Slight exhaust blow at flexy pipe and centre joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 1 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,037 miles (+6,758)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 110,037 miles
- Test number
- 291514469171
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass103,279 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 103,279 miles
- Test number
- 404988272448
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Fail103,279 miles (+5,584)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,279 miles
- Test number
- 790266425706
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,695 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 97,695 miles
- Test number
- 810884013676
- AdvisoryRear suspension and springs corroded
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at flexy pipe and centre joint
Fail97,695 miles (+6,222)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,695 miles
- Test number
- 121473289421
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension and springs corroded
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at flexy pipe and centre joint
Pass91,473 miles (+3,329)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 91,473 miles
- Test number
- 323824509156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside undersealed on suspension components
Pass88,144 miles (+4,055)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 88,144 miles
- Test number
- 463414365837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,089 miles (+1,982)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 84,089 miles
- Test number
- 461342346759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,107 miles (+3,355)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 82,107 miles
- Test number
- 924805474881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,752 miles (+6,181)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 78,752 miles
- Test number
- 931647420031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,571 miles (+5,075)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 72,571 miles
- Test number
- 674313931357
- 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))
Pass67,496 miles (+291)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 67,496 miles
- Test number
- 513095636347
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass67,205 miles (+2,384)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 67,205 miles
- Test number
- 925629771983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,821 miles (+2,404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 64,821 miles
- Test number
- 498892256023
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Pass62,417 miles (+1,902)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 62,417 miles
- Test number
- 634555578118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,515 miles (+5,514)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 60,515 miles
- Test number
- 808345924322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,001 miles (+12,979)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 55,001 miles
- Test number
- 578105403311
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,022 miles (+8,686)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 42,022 miles
- Test number
- 736591612350
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,336 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 33,336 miles
- Test number
- 717685001344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Questions about L40 GCB
- Does L40 GCB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GCB is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 GCB?
- The MOT on L40 GCB is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 GCB done?
- L40 GCB was recorded at 110,037 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 5,259 miles a year.
- Has L40 GCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 GCB has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 GCB 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 GCB find?
- L40 GCB passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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