Ford Kuga
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc
L40 TSBMOT history
L40 TSB is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 27 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 97,946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 97,946 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,032 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 TSB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 27 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 TSB was last recorded at 97,946 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 5,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,329 miles · 4 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,617 miles
- Average per year
- 7,032 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,946 miles
- 2025 – 92,329 miles
- 2024 – 87,152 miles
- 2023 – 82,378 miles
- 2022 – 77,800 miles
- 2021 – 71,725 miles
- 2020 – 67,393 miles
- 2019 – 61,781 miles
- 2018 – 51,807 miles
- 2017 – 41,145 miles
- 2016 – 29,368 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,946 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe assembly and associated components corroded
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 30 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,946 miles (+5,617)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 97,946 miles
- Test number
- 174738517492
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe assembly and associated components corroded
Pass92,329 miles (+5,177)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 92,329 miles
- Test number
- 291690697098
- AdvisoryEvidence showing that offside front brake been previously binding
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass87,152 miles (+4,774)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 87,152 miles
- Test number
- 496577846332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,378 miles (+4,578)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 82,378 miles
- Test number
- 678834083111
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,800 miles (+6,075)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 77,800 miles
- Test number
- 141805433128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low in tread & perishing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low in tread & perishing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,725 miles (+4,332)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 71,725 miles
- Test number
- 757735718435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass67,393 miles (+5,612)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 67,393 miles
- Test number
- 977769951851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,781 miles (+9,974)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 61,781 miles
- Test number
- 928290748357
- 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))
Pass51,807 miles (+10,662)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 51,807 miles
- Test number
- 663000396331
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted at time of test
Pass41,145 miles (+11,777)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 41,145 miles
- Test number
- 791809812706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 29,368 miles
- Test number
- 882910770662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,368 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,368 miles
- Test number
- 548074651361
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Questions about L40 TSB
- Does L40 TSB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 TSB is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 TSB?
- The MOT on L40 TSB is valid until 3 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 TSB done?
- L40 TSB was recorded at 97,946 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,032 miles a year.
- Has L40 TSB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 TSB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2016.
- Has the mileage on L40 TSB 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 TSB find?
- L40 TSB passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, and 1 more.
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