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Ford Kuga

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

LR09 VYJMOT history

LR09 VYJ is a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

LR09 VYJ grey Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
127,163 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VYJ was last recorded at 127,163 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,099 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
8,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,163 miles
  • 2023 – 117,713 miles
  • 2021 – 107,144 miles
  • 2020 – 102,776 miles
  • 2019 – 95,844 miles
  • 2018 – 86,803 miles
  • 2017 – 75,235 miles
  • 2015 – 58,990 miles
  • 2014 – 47,049 miles
  • 2013 – 33,458 miles
  • 2012 – 24,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,163 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,163 miles (+64)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,163 miles
    Test number
    864779366747
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  2. Fail127,099 miles (+9,386)2 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,099 miles
    Test number
    540363502770
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned damaged (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroding

  3. Pass117,713 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,713 miles
    Test number
    115739561987
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail117,713 miles (+10,569)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,713 miles
    Test number
    585855482914
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,144 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,144 miles
    Test number
    165947853796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,026 miles (+4,250)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,026 miles
    Test number
    491370450597
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass102,776 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,776 miles
    Test number
    200778784074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,755 miles (+6,911)2 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,755 miles
    Test number
    379310423828
    • 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))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges mirror (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,844 miles (+9,041)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,844 miles
    Test number
    329301356279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,803 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,803 miles
    Test number
    383148547362
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail86,799 miles (+11,564)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,799 miles
    Test number
    178256599941
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass75,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,235 miles
    Test number
    180425752673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,235 miles (+16,245)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,235 miles
    Test number
    339370551145
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass58,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,990 miles
    Test number
    669355051233
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected.

  15. Fail58,989 miles (+11,940)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,989 miles
    Test number
    498437884885
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected.

  16. Pass47,049 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,049 miles
    Test number
    499868134488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,686 miles (+11,228)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,686 miles
    Test number
    329784954115
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing appears slightly noisy on rotation of wheel.
    • NoteOff side front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth, near side front tyre inner edge of tread worn low.

  18. Pass33,458 miles (+8,988)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,458 miles
    Test number
    139654533171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,470 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,470 miles
    Test number
    557012042103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass24,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,470 miles
    Test number
    608912442123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VYJ

Does LR09 VYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 VYJ expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VYJ?
The MOT on LR09 VYJ expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 VYJ done?
LR09 VYJ was recorded at 127,163 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 8,358 miles a year.
Has LR09 VYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VYJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 VYJ 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 LR09 VYJ find?
LR09 VYJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush; rear sub frame corroded.

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