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Ford Kuga

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LS12 WBXMOT history

LS12 WBX is a blue diesel Ford Kuga first used on 10 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LS12 WBX blue Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,053 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 WBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 WBX was last recorded at 160,053 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 15,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,003 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
15,050 miles
Average per year
10,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,053 miles
  • 2025 – 145,003 miles
  • 2024 – 133,485 miles
  • 2023 – 119,922 miles
  • 2022 – 105,084 miles
  • 2021 – 94,052 miles
  • 2019 – 83,824 miles
  • 2018 – 70,675 miles
  • 2017 – 60,039 miles
  • 2016 – 50,868 miles
  • 2015 – 41,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,053 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 12 MOTs since 2018

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,053 miles (+15,050)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,053 miles
    Test number
    972726847682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,003 miles (+11,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,003 miles
    Test number
    960958976111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass133,485 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,485 miles
    Test number
    521174554468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,478 miles (+13,556)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,478 miles
    Test number
    293606152110
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.35 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,922 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,922 miles
    Test number
    334681527003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,915 miles (+14,831)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,915 miles
    Test number
    335894042615
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,084 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,084 miles
    Test number
    345609641082
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail105,077 miles (+11,025)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,077 miles
    Test number
    532461251463
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,052 miles (+10,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,052 miles
    Test number
    388182079356
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass83,824 miles (+13,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,824 miles
    Test number
    120468918717
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass70,675 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,675 miles
    Test number
    117002221156
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail70,669 miles (+10,630)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,669 miles
    Test number
    847645107976
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass60,039 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,039 miles
    Test number
    541068609054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,032 miles (+9,164)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,032 miles
    Test number
    874633197314
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass50,868 miles (+8,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,868 miles
    Test number
    386492082053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,966 miles
    Test number
    678412185178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 WBX

Does LS12 WBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 WBX is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 WBX?
The MOT on LS12 WBX is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 WBX done?
LS12 WBX was recorded at 160,053 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 10,456 miles a year.
Has LS12 WBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 WBX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 WBX 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 WBX find?
LS12 WBX passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 3 more.

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