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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LS12 ETXMOT history

LS12 ETX is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LS12 ETX black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,920 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ETX
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
2 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ETX was last recorded at 103,920 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 4,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,472 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,448 miles
Average per year
6,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,920 miles
  • 2025 – 99,472 miles
  • 2024 – 92,612 miles
  • 2023 – 84,006 miles
  • 2022 – 74,849 miles
  • 2021 – 68,259 miles
  • 2020 – 67,610 miles
  • 2018 – 59,786 miles
  • 2017 – 51,073 miles
  • 2016 – 40,145 miles
  • 2015 – 28,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,920 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,920 miles
    Test number
    115965797558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail103,920 miles (+4,448)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,920 miles
    Test number
    695685361203
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass99,472 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    120053212295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edges(235/55R17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail99,472 miles (+6,860)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    461728119689
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edges(235/55R17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass92,612 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,612 miles
    Test number
    350843993211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail92,608 miles (+8,602)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,608 miles
    Test number
    724939346126
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass84,006 miles (+9,157)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,006 miles
    Test number
    714719408272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,849 miles (+6,590)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,849 miles
    Test number
    375414937982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,259 miles (+649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,259 miles
    Test number
    515954379259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass67,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,610 miles
    Test number
    189993782620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail67,610 miles (+7,824)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,610 miles
    Test number
    681772265068
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass59,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    264473324919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,786 miles (+8,713)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    156926023349
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass51,073 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,073 miles
    Test number
    263587005987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,072 miles (+4,047)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,072 miles
    Test number
    195676565712
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass47,025 miles (+6,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,025 miles
    Test number
    240793175400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm central tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm central tread (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass40,145 miles (+11,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,145 miles
    Test number
    637212834505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass28,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,793 miles
    Test number
    775450305156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ETX

Does LS12 ETX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ETX is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ETX?
The MOT on LS12 ETX is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ETX done?
LS12 ETX was recorded at 103,920 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 6,612 miles a year.
Has LS12 ETX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ETX has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 ETX 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 LS12 ETX find?
LS12 ETX passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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