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Ford Kuga

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,997 cc

LU61 LAUMOT history

LU61 LAU is a red diesel Ford Kuga first used on 8 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 100,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LU61 LAU red Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,385 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU61 LAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU61 LAU was last recorded at 100,385 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 5,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,156 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,229 miles
Average per year
10,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,385 miles
  • 2025 – 95,156 miles
  • 2024 – 92,318 miles
  • 2023 – 85,852 miles
  • 2022 – 78,001 miles
  • 2021 – 65,651 miles
  • 2020 – 52,357 miles
  • 2019 – 35,945 miles
  • 2018 – 22,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,385 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,385 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,385 miles
    Test number
    293393065992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,156 miles (+2,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    286954546728
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged (stone chip)

  3. Pass92,318 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,318 miles
    Test number
    810490915229
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail92,318 miles (+6,466)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,318 miles
    Test number
    763486464756
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,852 miles (+7,851)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,852 miles
    Test number
    131967003662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,001 miles (+12,350)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,001 miles
    Test number
    534704834237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,651 miles (+13,294)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,651 miles
    Test number
    106571232313
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass52,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,357 miles
    Test number
    640723411435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,357 miles (+16,412)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,357 miles
    Test number
    423952503274
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass35,945 miles (+13,395)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,945 miles
    Test number
    275058467288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    22,550 miles
    Test number
    594629287808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU61 LAU

Does LU61 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU61 LAU is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU61 LAU?
The MOT on LU61 LAU is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU61 LAU done?
LU61 LAU was recorded at 100,385 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 10,417 miles a year.
Has LU61 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU61 LAU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LU61 LAU 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 LU61 LAU find?
LU61 LAU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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