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Ford Kuga

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LS12 LWCMOT history

LS12 LWC is a brown diesel Ford Kuga first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 154,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LS12 LWC brown Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
154,430 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 LWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 LWC was last recorded at 154,430 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,378 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
10,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,430 miles
  • 2025 – 147,339 miles
  • 2024 – 139,978 miles
  • 2023 – 132,012 miles
  • 2022 – 122,959 miles
  • 2020 – 117,967 miles
  • 2019 – 99,778 miles
  • 2018 – 77,904 miles
  • 2017 – 57,142 miles
  • 2016 – 42,928 miles
  • 2015 – 35,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,430 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf+osf (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle underbody + suspension corroded

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside side repeater lens missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nsf+osf tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,430 miles (+52)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    154,430 miles
    Test number
    187016559673
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf+osf (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody + suspension corroded
  2. Fail154,378 miles (+7,039)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,378 miles
    Test number
    874176836961
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working wires broken & lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake pads 2/3 worn
  3. Pass147,339 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,339 miles
    Test number
    764499507166
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNsf+osf tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  4. Fail147,333 miles (+7,355)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,333 miles
    Test number
    652834481597
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNsf+osf tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  5. Pass139,978 miles (+7,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,978 miles
    Test number
    787710116109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass132,012 miles (+9,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,012 miles
    Test number
    120361657551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass122,959 miles (+4,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,959 miles
    Test number
    725519246472
    • 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))
  8. Pass117,967 miles (+18,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,967 miles
    Test number
    317228176175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear both sides tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulders
  9. Pass99,778 miles (+21,874)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,778 miles
    Test number
    995652130635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,904 miles (+20,762)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,904 miles
    Test number
    173007967534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,142 miles (+14,214)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,142 miles
    Test number
    463053554416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,928 miles (+7,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,928 miles
    Test number
    174278254507
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear - unable to fully inspect adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted
  13. Pass35,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,010 miles
    Test number
    665393265100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 LWC

Does LS12 LWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 LWC is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 LWC?
The MOT on LS12 LWC is valid until 4 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 LWC done?
LS12 LWC was recorded at 154,430 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 10,712 miles a year.
Has LS12 LWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 LWC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 LWC 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 LWC find?
LS12 LWC passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf+osf; exhaust corroded, and 2 more.

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