Ford logo

Ford Kuga

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,498 cc

M5 LLYMOT history

M5 LLY is a blue petrol Ford Kuga first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 37,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

M5 LLY blue Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
37,732 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,769 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for M5 LLY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LLY was last recorded at 37,732 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,098 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,634 miles
Average per year
3,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,732 miles
  • 2025 – 34,098 miles
  • 2024 – 30,502 miles
  • 2023 – 26,337 miles
  • 2022 – 22,757 miles
  • 2021 – 19,242 miles
  • 2019 – 11,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,732 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly swollen at unions (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly swollen at unions (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all links/arms corroded (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.

  • Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking permit in swept area. Exhaust corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear brake disc shields corroded and split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Unable to fully check rear seat belts, Fitted covers on seats, Removed dog restraint to check o/s/r. CUSTOMER TO REFIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,732 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    37,732 miles
    Test number
    497238872857
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly swollen at unions (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly swollen at unions (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all links/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail37,732 miles (+3,634)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,732 miles
    Test number
    742999448208
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly swollen at unions (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly swollen at unions (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass34,098 miles (+3,596)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    34,098 miles
    Test number
    284946098387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly swollen at union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slightly leaking fluid (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly swollen at union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass30,502 miles (+4,165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    30,502 miles
    Test number
    820594741813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush(s) worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush(s) worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread (puncture)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower protective covers fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass26,337 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    26,337 miles
    Test number
    376005180079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,757 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    22,757 miles
    Test number
    695638955123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
    • AdvisoryParking permit in swept area. Exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc shields corroded and split
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check rear seat belts, Fitted covers on seats, Removed dog restraint to check o/s/r. CUSTOMER TO REFIT

  7. Fail22,757 miles (+3,515)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,757 miles
    Test number
    534003116849
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre Wood screw in outer shoulder (not repairable??)
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rears??? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
    • AdvisoryParking permit in swept area. Exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc shields corroded and split
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check rear seat belts, Fitted covers on seats, Removed dog restraint to check o/s/r. CUSTOMER TO REFIT

  8. Pass19,242 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    19,242 miles
    Test number
    972273777348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail19,242 miles (+7,360)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,242 miles
    Test number
    285873197422
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass11,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    11,882 miles
    Test number
    781028362647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 LLY

Does M5 LLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LLY is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LLY?
The MOT on M5 LLY is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LLY done?
M5 LLY was recorded at 37,732 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,769 miles a year.
Has M5 LLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LLY has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 LLY 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 LLY find?
M5 LLY passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 13 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly swollen at unions, and 10 more.

Related registrations

Browse all M5L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.