
Ford Kuga
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc
LR12 DFOMOT history
LR12 DFO is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 8 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 118,894 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 May 2027
- Mileage
- 118,894 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,833 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR12 DFO
- 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
- 8 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR12 DFO was last recorded at 118,894 miles on 2 May 2026, 3,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,852 miles · 2 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,042 miles
- Average per year
- 6,833 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,894 miles
- 2025 – 115,852 miles
- 2024 – 114,207 miles
- 2023 – 114,190 miles
- 2021 – 112,697 miles
- 2020 – 99,522 miles
- 2019 – 74,158 miles
- 2018 – 63,022 miles
- 2017 – 55,876 miles
- 2016 – 49,621 miles
- 2015 – 42,721 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,894 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2027
- Odometer
- 118,894 miles
- Test number
- 763431219590
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,894 miles (+3,042)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,894 miles
- Test number
- 191734726730
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,852 miles (+1,645)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2026
- Odometer
- 115,852 miles
- Test number
- 480208170129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,207 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 114,207 miles
- Test number
- 213622621061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,190 miles (+1,493)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,190 miles
- Test number
- 996453024255
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,697 miles (+13,175)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 112,697 miles
- Test number
- 395984459505
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass99,522 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 99,522 miles
- Test number
- 644898122095
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail99,513 miles (+25,355)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,513 miles
- Test number
- 617653119270
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass74,158 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 74,158 miles
- Test number
- 472869482691
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail74,158 miles (+11,136)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,158 miles
- Test number
- 943751878235
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass63,022 miles (+7,146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 63,022 miles
- Test number
- 203420965661
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,876 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 55,876 miles
- Test number
- 381954558013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,876 miles (+6,255)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,876 miles
- Test number
- 537013634792
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass49,621 miles (+6,900)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 49,621 miles
- Test number
- 439716061997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,721 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 42,721 miles
- Test number
- 677288065067
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LR12 DFO
- Does LR12 DFO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 DFO is valid until 3 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR12 DFO?
- The MOT on LR12 DFO is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR12 DFO done?
- LR12 DFO was recorded at 118,894 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 6,833 miles a year.
- Has LR12 DFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR12 DFO has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR12 DFO 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 LR12 DFO find?
- LR12 DFO passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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