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Ford Kuga

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,997 cc

L40 NCLMOT history

L40 NCL is a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 4 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 66,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L40 NCL white Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
66,247 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 NCL was last recorded at 66,247 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 6,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,669 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,578 miles
Average per year
8,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,247 miles
  • 2025 – 59,669 miles
  • 2024 – 48,615 miles
  • 2023 – 41,533 miles
  • 2022 – 35,463 miles
  • 2021 – 20,448 miles
  • 2020 – 9,810 miles
  • 2019 – 8,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,247 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Emissions too clean to register

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,247 miles (+6,578)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    66,247 miles
    Test number
    334722534113
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass59,669 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,669 miles
    Test number
    129691178963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,580 miles (+10,965)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,580 miles
    Test number
    802240181686
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Pass48,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,615 miles
    Test number
    572252767858
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
  5. Fail48,612 miles (+7,079)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,612 miles
    Test number
    451915538140
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
  6. Pass41,533 miles (+6,070)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,533 miles
    Test number
    903772959753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
  7. Pass35,463 miles (+15,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    35,463 miles
    Test number
    147166852855
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
  8. Pass20,448 miles (+10,638)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    20,448 miles
    Test number
    345104862371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,810 miles (+1,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    9,810 miles
    Test number
    655985476553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass8,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    8,381 miles
    Test number
    352386831504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail8,381 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,381 miles
    Test number
    508469398781
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Questions about L40 NCL

Does L40 NCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 NCL is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 NCL?
The MOT on L40 NCL is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 NCL done?
L40 NCL was recorded at 66,247 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 8,227 miles a year.
Has L40 NCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NCL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 NCL 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 NCL find?
L40 NCL passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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