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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LS12 JRUMOT history

LS12 JRU is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LS12 JRU 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,436 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 JRU
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
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 JRU was last recorded at 106,436 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,366 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
6,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,436 miles
  • 2025 – 102,811 miles
  • 2024 – 98,347 miles
  • 2023 – 93,571 miles
  • 2022 – 85,347 miles
  • 2021 – 81,948 miles
  • 2020 – 79,529 miles
  • 2019 – 65,861 miles
  • 2018 – 56,532 miles
  • 2017 – 48,071 miles
  • 2016 – 37,929 miles
  • 2015 – 28,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,436 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,436 miles (+70)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,436 miles
    Test number
    977176721351
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail106,366 miles (+3,555)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,366 miles
    Test number
    412652663054
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing interior rear view mirror (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass102,811 miles (+4,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,811 miles
    Test number
    449657320114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass98,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,347 miles
    Test number
    927107007292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail98,347 miles (+4,776)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,347 miles
    Test number
    406843840133
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass93,571 miles (+8,224)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,571 miles
    Test number
    723218561027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,347 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,347 miles
    Test number
    666748698310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,948 miles (+2,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,948 miles
    Test number
    117346471563
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass79,529 miles (+13,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,529 miles
    Test number
    684718402813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass65,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    307079121970
    • AdvisoryChip in lower middle of windscreen
  11. Fail65,860 miles (+9,328)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,860 miles
    Test number
    268544406229
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in lower middle of windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass56,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,532 miles
    Test number
    605913330466
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail56,531 miles (+8,460)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,531 miles
    Test number
    184814438133
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass48,071 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,071 miles
    Test number
    419798225171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,860 miles (+9,931)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,860 miles
    Test number
    805909526088
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin on edge
  16. Pass37,929 miles (+9,216)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,929 miles
    Test number
    169450387058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,713 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,713 miles
    Test number
    225651015153
    • NoteFront and rear tyres deteriorating on edges / possible nail found in o/s/r tyre

Questions about LS12 JRU

Does LS12 JRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 JRU is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 JRU?
The MOT on LS12 JRU is valid until 11 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 JRU done?
LS12 JRU was recorded at 106,436 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 6,872 miles a year.
Has LS12 JRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 JRU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 JRU 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 JRU find?
LS12 JRU passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also devoid of tread on inner edge.

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