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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LU04 GAVMOT history

LU04 GAV is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 10 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 184,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LU04 GAV black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2027
Mileage
184,896 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU04 GAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU04 GAV was last recorded at 184,896 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 8,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,264 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,632 miles
Average per year
10,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,896 miles
  • 2025 – 176,264 miles
  • 2024 – 166,428 miles
  • 2023 – 157,668 miles
  • 2022 – 148,939 miles
  • 2021 – 139,038 miles
  • 2019 – 128,889 miles
  • 2018 – 118,559 miles
  • 2017 – 102,835 miles
  • 2016 – 97,507 miles
  • 2015 – 81,457 miles
  • 2014 – 54,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,896 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,896 miles (+8,632)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    184,896 miles
    Test number
    445760017093
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass176,264 miles (+9,836)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    176,264 miles
    Test number
    446651459152
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass166,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,428 miles
    Test number
    434229553191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,428 miles (+8,760)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,428 miles
    Test number
    764265644987
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass157,668 miles (+8,729)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,668 miles
    Test number
    241044383924
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,939 miles (+9,901)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,939 miles
    Test number
    288688622143
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,038 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,038 miles
    Test number
    845601981833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,094 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,094 miles
    Test number
    745312866268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,889 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,889 miles
    Test number
    694963209334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,884 miles (+10,325)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,884 miles
    Test number
    398571702642
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass118,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,559 miles
    Test number
    253861922044
    • AdvisoryNote no D.S.M. print out due to low emissions

  12. Fail118,559 miles (+15,724)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,559 miles
    Test number
    447297704497
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNote no D.S.M. print out due to low emissions

  13. Pass102,835 miles (+5,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,835 miles
    Test number
    446093131638
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear note seat belt sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged note cracking to valve stem (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNote no D.M.S. print out due to low emissions

  14. Pass97,507 miles (+16,050)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,507 miles
    Test number
    512159852532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,457 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    226055935126
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass81,457 miles (+27,250)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    806705035152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,207 miles
    Test number
    927766254183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU04 GAV

Does LU04 GAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU04 GAV is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU04 GAV?
The MOT on LU04 GAV is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU04 GAV done?
LU04 GAV was recorded at 184,896 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 10,540 miles a year.
Has LU04 GAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU04 GAV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LU04 GAV 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 LU04 GAV find?
LU04 GAV passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and 4 more.

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