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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

M5 LAFMOT history

M5 LAF is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 22 Sept 2014. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 55,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

M5 LAF black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
55,999 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LAF was last recorded at 55,999 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 5,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,959 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,040 miles
Average per year
4,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,999 miles
  • 2024 – 50,959 miles
  • 2023 – 46,103 miles
  • 2022 – 40,118 miles
  • 2021 – 35,956 miles
  • 2020 – 31,288 miles
  • 2019 – 26,624 miles
  • 2018 – 21,447 miles
  • 2017 – 16,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,999 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,999 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,999 miles
    Test number
    805574325421
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail55,999 miles (+5,040)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,999 miles
    Test number
    382677606559
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass50,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,959 miles
    Test number
    527170102368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail50,959 miles (+4,856)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,959 miles
    Test number
    629949342482
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass46,103 miles (+5,985)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    197752783829
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass40,118 miles (+4,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,118 miles
    Test number
    337704137188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass35,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    497126080342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail35,956 miles (+4,668)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    396590814799
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass31,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,288 miles
    Test number
    241295132966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,288 miles (+4,664)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,288 miles
    Test number
    814117122216
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass26,624 miles (+5,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    26,624 miles
    Test number
    503944905779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass21,447 miles (+4,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    21,447 miles
    Test number
    614145560288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass16,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,448 miles
    Test number
    793484508730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 LAF

Does M5 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 LAF expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 LAF?
The MOT on M5 LAF expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 LAF done?
M5 LAF was recorded at 55,999 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 4,864 miles a year.
Has M5 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LAF has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 LAF 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 M5 LAF find?
M5 LAF passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, and 3 more.

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