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Ford Kuga

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,997 cc

LR16 RTVMOT history

LR16 RTV is a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 142,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LR16 RTV grey Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,881 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
7 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 RTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 RTV was last recorded at 142,881 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 12,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,284 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,597 miles
Average per year
11,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,881 miles
  • 2024 – 130,284 miles
  • 2023 – 117,684 miles
  • 2022 – 101,348 miles
  • 2021 – 91,814 miles
  • 2019 – 67,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,881 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,881 miles (+12,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,881 miles
    Test number
    314282531340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass130,284 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,284 miles
    Test number
    295155955424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail130,271 miles (+12,587)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,271 miles
    Test number
    883720580917
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass117,684 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,684 miles
    Test number
    596090759905
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail117,678 miles (+51)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,678 miles
    Test number
    548540726528
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S+O/S (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail117,627 miles (+212)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,627 miles
    Test number
    477261890640
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Fail117,415 miles (+16,067)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,415 miles
    Test number
    989592548355
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass101,348 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,348 miles
    Test number
    156824477376
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail101,348 miles (+9,534)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,348 miles
    Test number
    354505462196
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass91,814 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,814 miles
    Test number
    625279743034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,465 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,465 miles
    Test number
    762320229151
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail88,465 miles (+20,538)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,465 miles
    Test number
    417920676194
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass67,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,927 miles
    Test number
    470234344971
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to limit
  14. Fail67,927 miles1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,927 miles
    Test number
    760638910970
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Questions about LR16 RTV

Does LR16 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 RTV is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR16 RTV?
The MOT on LR16 RTV is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 RTV done?
LR16 RTV was recorded at 142,881 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 11,374 miles a year.
Has LR16 RTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 RTV has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR16 RTV 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 LR16 RTV find?
LR16 RTV passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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