Ford Kuga
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,997 cc
L8 XSHMOT history
L8 XSH is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 104,863 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 104,863 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,487 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 XSH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Apr 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 XSH was last recorded at 104,863 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 9,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,655 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,208 miles
- Average per year
- 8,487 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,863 miles
- 2025 – 95,655 miles
- 2024 – 87,603 miles
- 2023 – 78,570 miles
- 2022 – 70,372 miles
- 2021 – 62,986 miles
- 2020 – 56,298 miles
- 2019 – 48,985 miles
- 2018 – 37,225 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,863 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade smearing
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.
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 6 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,863 miles (+9,208)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 104,863 miles
- Test number
- 299618863473
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade smearing
Pass95,655 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 95,655 miles
- Test number
- 766719667791
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,655 miles (+8,052)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,655 miles
- Test number
- 274763558807
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,603 miles (+9,033)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 87,603 miles
- Test number
- 253630990942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,570 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 78,570 miles
- Test number
- 696464446775
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Fail78,570 miles (+8,198)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,570 miles
- Test number
- 271113866498
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass70,372 miles (+7,386)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 70,372 miles
- Test number
- 571505006544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,986 miles (+6,688)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 62,986 miles
- Test number
- 322900592039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,298 miles (+7,313)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 56,298 miles
- Test number
- 185158822402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,985 miles (+11,760)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 48,985 miles
- Test number
- 453016878758
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
Pass37,225 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 37,225 miles
- Test number
- 885514210286
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L8 XSH
- Does L8 XSH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XSH is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 XSH?
- The MOT on L8 XSH is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 XSH done?
- L8 XSH was recorded at 104,863 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 8,487 miles a year.
- Has L8 XSH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 XSH has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 XSH 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 XSH find?
- L8 XSH passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear wiper blade smearing.
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