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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

LT59 EWLMOT history

LT59 EWL is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 20 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LT59 EWL black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,003 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 EWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 EWL was last recorded at 129,003 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 13,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,433 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,570 miles
Average per year
8,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,003 miles
  • 2024 – 115,433 miles
  • 2023 – 107,118 miles
  • 2022 – 98,912 miles
  • 2021 – 90,451 miles
  • 2020 – 78,522 miles
  • 2019 – 71,740 miles
  • 2018 – 65,323 miles
  • 2017 – 59,535 miles
  • 2016 – 55,412 miles
  • 2015 – 48,675 miles
  • 2014 – 43,451 miles
  • 2013 – 36,062 miles
  • 2012 – 23,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,003 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 cover and Full Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Advise Exhaust Emissions only just met limit 1.5 reading 1.25

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear outer sleeves split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,003 miles (+13,570)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,003 miles
    Test number
    536383645111
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass115,433 miles (+8,315)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,433 miles
    Test number
    888232925069
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,118 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,118 miles
    Test number
    161152436748
    • AdvisoryAdvise Exhaust Emissions only just met limit 1.5 reading 1.25
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail107,112 miles (+8,200)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,112 miles
    Test number
    640238557378
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Power steering ram leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise Exhaust Emissions only just met limit 1.5 reading 1.25
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise rear disc NEAR FAIL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass98,912 miles (+8,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,912 miles
    Test number
    411074214714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,451 miles
    Test number
    244921854449
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perished,cracked and worn on edges
    • AdvisorySteering appears to have an intermittent fault advise investigation

  7. Fail90,451 miles (+11,929)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,451 miles
    Test number
    813644236375
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perished,cracked and worn on edges
    • AdvisorySteering appears to have an intermittent fault advise investigation

  8. Pass78,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,522 miles
    Test number
    436065076463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,522 miles (+6,782)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,522 miles
    Test number
    376434107117
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass71,740 miles (+6,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,740 miles
    Test number
    189325585589
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Undertrays fitted

  11. Pass65,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    208865166116
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

  12. Fail65,323 miles (+5,788)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    191950540211
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Would replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Full Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure

  13. Pass59,535 miles (+4,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    395249773584
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Full undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass55,412 miles (+6,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    447300742461
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass48,675 miles (+5,224)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,675 miles
    Test number
    732863798005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,451 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    409233694271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

  17. Fail43,451 miles (+7,389)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    739913094214
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

  18. Pass36,062 miles (+12,681)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,062 miles
    Test number
    859561693200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,381 miles
    Test number
    749472682229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 EWL

Does LT59 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 EWL is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT59 EWL?
The MOT on LT59 EWL is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 EWL done?
LT59 EWL was recorded at 129,003 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 8,078 miles a year.
Has LT59 EWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 EWL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LT59 EWL 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 LT59 EWL find?
LT59 EWL passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn inner edge, and 5 more.

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