Ford Kuga
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc
LO04 MARMOT history
LO04 MAR is a blue diesel Ford Kuga first used on 5 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,059 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 143,059 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,415 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO04 MAR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Kuga
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 5 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO04 MAR was last recorded at 143,059 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 8,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,547 miles · 30 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,512 miles
- Average per year
- 8,415 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,059 miles
- 2025 – 134,547 miles
- 2024 – 126,802 miles
- 2023 – 115,591 miles
- 2022 – 106,000 miles
- 2021 – 96,291 miles
- 2020 – 85,408 miles
- 2019 – 74,554 miles
- 2018 – 68,070 miles
- 2017 – 59,724 miles
- 2016 – 48,387 miles
- 2015 – 37,887 miles
- 2014 – 35,833 miles
- 2013 – 31,201 miles
- 2012 – 25,783 miles
- 2011 – 18,711 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,059 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,059 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 143,059 miles
- Test number
- 478627342991
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail143,059 miles (+8,512)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,059 miles
- Test number
- 473521446554
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass134,547 miles (+7,745)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 134,547 miles
- Test number
- 867423653976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,802 miles (+693)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 126,802 miles
- Test number
- 222271432344
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail126,109 miles (+10,518)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,109 miles
- Test number
- 244221276242
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded chalked. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule chalked. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Corrosion to suspension components.
Pass115,591 miles (+232)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 115,591 miles
- Test number
- 431373737277
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail115,359 miles (+9,359)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,359 miles
- Test number
- 826069786202
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,000 miles (+85)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 106,000 miles
- Test number
- 585771977563
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/S/F tyre close to legal limit and worn almost to core on inner edge
Fail105,915 miles (+9,624)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,915 miles
- Test number
- 572134153874
- MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/S/F tyre close to legal limit and worn almost to core on inner edge
Pass96,291 miles (+10,883)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 96,291 miles
- Test number
- 202984532861
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 85,408 miles
- Test number
- 178681901836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,408 miles (+10,854)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,408 miles
- Test number
- 621417682339
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSide repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,554 miles (+6,484)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 74,554 miles
- Test number
- 489198207406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,070 miles (+8,346)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 68,070 miles
- Test number
- 418052179065
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just meets requirements
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass59,724 miles (+11,337)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 59,724 miles
- Test number
- 269136687479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,387 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 48,387 miles
- Test number
- 359466521650
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on 2.6mm
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre on 2.8mm
FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 610296866080
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on 2.6mm
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre on 2.8mm
Pass37,887 miles (+2,054)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 37,887 miles
- Test number
- 159038925141
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteStone chip on windscreen
Pass35,833 miles (+4,632)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 35,833 miles
- Test number
- 236409014362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,201 miles (+5,418)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 31,201 miles
- Test number
- 218257223350
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass25,783 miles (+7,072)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 25,783 miles
- Test number
- 918265112362
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass18,711 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 18,711 miles
- Test number
- 497560431317
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LO04 MAR
- Does LO04 MAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 MAR is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LO04 MAR?
- The MOT on LO04 MAR is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO04 MAR done?
- LO04 MAR was recorded at 143,059 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 8,415 miles a year.
- Has LO04 MAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO04 MAR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LO04 MAR 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 LO04 MAR find?
- LO04 MAR passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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