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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L4 YMSMOT history

L4 YMS is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

L4 YMS black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,377 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 YMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 YMS was last recorded at 71,377 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 4,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,807 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,570 miles
Average per year
4,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,377 miles
  • 2025 – 66,807 miles
  • 2024 – 62,437 miles
  • 2023 – 58,417 miles
  • 2022 – 53,676 miles
  • 2021 – 48,489 miles
  • 2020 – 43,754 miles
  • 2019 – 39,341 miles
  • 2018 – 32,816 miles
  • 2017 – 26,665 miles
  • 2016 – 22,148 miles
  • 2015 – 18,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,377 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,377 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    644628059688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,807 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,807 miles
    Test number
    190197201266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,437 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,437 miles
    Test number
    819934367567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,417 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    58,417 miles
    Test number
    392910145460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,676 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,676 miles
    Test number
    797578626429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,673 miles (+5,184)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,673 miles
    Test number
    419359537505
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass48,489 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,489 miles
    Test number
    620760312610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,754 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,754 miles
    Test number
    236516994946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,341 miles (+6,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,341 miles
    Test number
    585969200109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass32,816 miles (+6,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,816 miles
    Test number
    370540548189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass26,665 miles (+4,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,665 miles
    Test number
    594951576739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  12. Pass22,148 miles (+3,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,148 miles
    Test number
    441948275558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass18,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,421 miles
    Test number
    846360495003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L4 YMS

Does L4 YMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 YMS is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 YMS?
The MOT on L4 YMS is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 YMS done?
L4 YMS was recorded at 71,377 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,862 miles a year.
Has L4 YMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 YMS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 YMS 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 L4 YMS find?
L4 YMS passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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