
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass99,778 miles (+21,874)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 99,778 miles
- Test number
- 995652130635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,904 miles (+20,762)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 77,904 miles
- Test number
- 173007967534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,142 miles (+14,214)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 57,142 miles
- Test number
- 463053554416
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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