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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

LR59 XMUMOT history

LR59 XMU is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 21 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 195,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LR59 XMU black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
195,124 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 XMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 XMU was last recorded at 195,124 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,122 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,124 miles
  • 2024 – 183,313 miles
  • 2023 – 165,407 miles
  • 2022 – 156,352 miles
  • 2021 – 150,262 miles
  • 2020 – 143,299 miles
  • 2018 – 130,417 miles
  • 2017 – 116,539 miles
  • 2016 – 102,989 miles
  • 2015 – 87,709 miles
  • 2014 – 72,949 miles
  • 2013 – 58,625 miles
  • 2012 – 45,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,124 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOuter sills coveredRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine covers/undertrays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone consol bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,124 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    195,124 miles
    Test number
    121031795889
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered
  2. Fail195,122 miles (+11,809)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,122 miles
    Test number
    518311244445
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered
  3. Pass183,313 miles (+7,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    183,313 miles
    Test number
    135064559653
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass175,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    175,459 miles
    Test number
    649751432221
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail175,459 miles (+10,052)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,459 miles
    Test number
    623663491897
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass165,407 miles (+9,055)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,407 miles
    Test number
    731202194256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass156,352 miles (+6,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    156,352 miles
    Test number
    183106075201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre close to wear bars and both rears perished (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass150,262 miles (+6,963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    150,262 miles
    Test number
    825828386099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror casing missing and taped
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLarge chip in windscreen
  9. Pass143,299 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,299 miles
    Test number
    139796955198
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail143,294 miles (+12,877)2 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,294 miles
    Test number
    192085910843
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass130,417 miles (+13,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,417 miles
    Test number
    383007844218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  12. Pass116,539 miles (+13,550)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,539 miles
    Test number
    726886228737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,989 miles (+15,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,989 miles
    Test number
    790779746417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass87,709 miles (+14,760)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,709 miles
    Test number
    655616360103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,949 miles (+14,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    778540694244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass58,625 miles (+12,840)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,625 miles
    Test number
    439929393283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,785 miles
    Test number
    579068292253
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR59 XMU

Does LR59 XMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 XMU is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR59 XMU?
The MOT on LR59 XMU is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 XMU done?
LR59 XMU was recorded at 195,124 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 11,371 miles a year.
Has LR59 XMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 XMU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 XMU 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 LR59 XMU find?
LR59 XMU passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexy section; nearside rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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