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Ford Kuga

Green · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

L8 SFHMOT history

L8 SFH is a green diesel Ford Kuga first used on 23 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 113,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

L8 SFH green Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,561 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SFH was last recorded at 113,561 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 10,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,656 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,905 miles
Average per year
10,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,561 miles
  • 2024 – 102,656 miles
  • 2023 – 89,794 miles
  • 2022 – 67,357 miles
  • 2021 – 57,039 miles
  • 2020 – 55,903 miles
  • 2019 – 46,116 miles
  • 2018 – 35,450 miles
  • 2017 – 23,545 miles
  • 2016 – 16,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,561 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Side repeater insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,561 miles (+10,905)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,561 miles
    Test number
    317939944571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass102,656 miles (+12,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,656 miles
    Test number
    823240607884
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass89,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,794 miles
    Test number
    909792249384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,794 miles (+10,116)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,794 miles
    Test number
    137820680089
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass79,678 miles (+114)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,678 miles
    Test number
    635359883040
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail79,564 miles (+12,207)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,564 miles
    Test number
    248838275713
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass67,357 miles (+10,318)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,357 miles
    Test number
    549426827083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,039 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,039 miles
    Test number
    975893871492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,903 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    55,903 miles
    Test number
    197224342376
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail55,889 miles (+9,773)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,889 miles
    Test number
    447193850737
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass46,116 miles (+10,666)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,116 miles
    Test number
    836340387084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,450 miles
    Test number
    531640694048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,450 miles (+11,905)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,450 miles
    Test number
    895322530416
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass23,545 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    23,545 miles
    Test number
    768700010959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    16,602 miles
    Test number
    368243006381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 SFH

Does L8 SFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SFH is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 SFH?
The MOT on L8 SFH is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SFH done?
L8 SFH was recorded at 113,561 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 10,092 miles a year.
Has L8 SFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SFH has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 SFH 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 L8 SFH find?
L8 SFH passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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