Ford Kuga
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,997 cc
LM53 CDSMOT history
LM53 CDS is a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 30 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,171 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 86,171 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM53 CDS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Jan 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM53 CDS was last recorded at 86,171 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 86,165 miles · 9 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 7,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,171 miles
- 2025 – 79,531 miles
- 2024 – 73,166 miles
- 2023 – 64,770 miles
- 2022 – 57,628 miles
- 2021 – 46,781 miles
- 2020 – 40,963 miles
- 2019 – 31,666 miles
- 2018 – 22,406 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,171 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear heat shields insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust heat shields insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 29 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,171 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 86,171 miles
- Test number
- 577553600879
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear heat shields insecure
Fail86,165 miles (+6,634)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,165 miles
- Test number
- 723448103929
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear heat shields insecure
Pass79,531 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 79,531 miles
- Test number
- 955100681865
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure
Fail79,523 miles (+6,357)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,523 miles
- Test number
- 246087216194
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure
Pass73,166 miles (+8,396)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 73,166 miles
- Test number
- 748501684436
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass64,770 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 64,770 miles
- Test number
- 285700802703
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Fail64,770 miles (+7,142)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,770 miles
- Test number
- 721895345381
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass57,628 miles (+10,847)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 57,628 miles
- Test number
- 109168082928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,781 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 46,781 miles
- Test number
- 750942807972
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres showing 3 to 4mm
Fail46,779 miles (+5,816)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,779 miles
- Test number
- 858051196575
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn
Pass40,963 miles (+9,297)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 40,963 miles
- Test number
- 305618097816
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area
- AdvisoryUnable to see rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes [above heat shields]
Pass31,666 miles (+9,260)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 31,666 miles
- Test number
- 282116627898
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area
- AdvisoryUnable to see rear sections of front to rear brake pipes[above covers]
Pass22,406 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 22,406 miles
- Test number
- 886795547827
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly scored (3.5.1i)
Questions about LM53 CDS
- Does LM53 CDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 CDS is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM53 CDS?
- The MOT on LM53 CDS is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM53 CDS done?
- LM53 CDS was recorded at 86,171 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,938 miles a year.
- Has LM53 CDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM53 CDS has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM53 CDS 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 LM53 CDS find?
- LM53 CDS passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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