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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LR12 DAUMOT history

LR12 DAU is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 110,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LR12 DAU black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,687 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 DAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 DAU was last recorded at 110,687 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 6,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2024: 103,778 miles, lower than 103,779 miles on 8 Oct 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,778 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,909 miles
Average per year
6,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,687 miles
  • 2024 – 103,778 miles
  • 2023 – 98,397 miles
  • 2022 – 93,754 miles
  • 2021 – 89,969 miles
  • 2020 – 85,715 miles
  • 2019 – 78,631 miles
  • 2018 – 72,227 miles
  • 2017 – 64,132 miles
  • 2016 – 51,190 miles
  • 2015 – 42,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,687 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,687 miles (+6,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,687 miles
    Test number
    890017869369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass103,778 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,778 miles
    Test number
    127780925069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail103,779 miles (+5,382)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,779 miles
    Test number
    482394085164
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass98,397 miles (+4,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,397 miles
    Test number
    409637086850
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass93,754 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,754 miles
    Test number
    851671397607
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass89,969 miles (+4,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,969 miles
    Test number
    935075317367
    • 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))
  7. Pass85,715 miles (+7,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,715 miles
    Test number
    505694223107
    • 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))
  8. Pass78,631 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,631 miles
    Test number
    439707018104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,227 miles (+8,095)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,227 miles
    Test number
    855820273615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,132 miles (+12,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,132 miles
    Test number
    282054059353
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertray
  11. Pass51,190 miles (+8,461)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,190 miles
    Test number
    955144691990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,729 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,729 miles
    Test number
    685057905182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn off on inside edges

Questions about LR12 DAU

Does LR12 DAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 DAU is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR12 DAU?
The MOT on LR12 DAU is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 DAU done?
LR12 DAU was recorded at 110,687 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,424 miles a year.
Has LR12 DAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 DAU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR12 DAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR12 DAU find?
LR12 DAU passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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