Ford Kuga
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc
L55 ADUMOT history
L55 ADU is a silver diesel Ford Kuga first used on 29 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,240 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 147,240 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,791 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 ADU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 29 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 ADU was last recorded at 147,240 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 22,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 124,839 miles · 2 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 22,401 miles
- Average per year
- 8,791 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 147,240 miles
- 2024 – 124,839 miles
- 2023 – 120,531 miles
- 2022 – 117,063 miles
- 2021 – 113,279 miles
- 2020 – 108,745 miles
- 2019 – 105,195 miles
- 2018 – 100,866 miles
- 2017 – 97,399 miles
- 2016 – 80,136 miles
- 2015 – 63,195 miles
- 2014 – 45,331 miles
- 2013 – 37,487 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,240 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 slight play in inner steering tie rod
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front slight play in inner steering tie rod
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Corrosion on rear suspension
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 29 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,240 miles (+22,401)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 147,240 miles
- Test number
- 583866143147
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,839 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 124,839 miles
- Test number
- 587070189409
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in inner steering tie rod
- AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield poorly secured
Fail124,839 miles (+4,308)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,839 miles
- Test number
- 263136371583
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in inner steering tie rod
- AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield poorly secured
Pass120,531 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 120,531 miles
- Test number
- 150205590340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in inner steering tie rod
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in inner steering tie rod
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension
Fail120,530 miles (+3,467)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,530 miles
- Test number
- 493615149738
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r19 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in inner steering tie rod
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in inner steering tie rod
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension
Pass117,063 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 117,063 miles
- Test number
- 349965303695
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,054 miles (+3,775)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,054 miles
- Test number
- 955444338290
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,279 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 113,279 miles
- Test number
- 850664644010
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust condition poor at centre join
Fail113,279 miles (+4,534)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,279 miles
- Test number
- 448070577970
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust condition poor at centre join
Pass108,745 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 108,745 miles
- Test number
- 136218668520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,736 miles (+3,541)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,736 miles
- Test number
- 863888346817
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,195 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 105,195 miles
- Test number
- 759170146615
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a cut on sidewall
Fail105,195 miles (+4,329)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,195 miles
- Test number
- 891785320265
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust has a major leak at rear of turbo (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light fog lamp not working (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a cut on sidewall
Pass100,866 miles (+3,467)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 100,866 miles
- Test number
- 106136012949
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass97,399 miles (+17,263)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 97,399 miles
- Test number
- 112878425453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,136 miles (+16,941)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 80,136 miles
- Test number
- 941883863819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,195 miles (+17,864)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 63,195 miles
- Test number
- 335892785118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,331 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 45,331 miles
- Test number
- 545686334121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,329 miles (+7,842)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,329 miles
- Test number
- 737965434154
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Pass37,487 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 37,487 miles
- Test number
- 116818583005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 ADU
- Does L55 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L55 ADU expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L55 ADU?
- The MOT on L55 ADU expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L55 ADU done?
- L55 ADU was recorded at 147,240 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 8,791 miles a year.
- Has L55 ADU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 ADU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on L55 ADU 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 L55 ADU find?
- L55 ADU passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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