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Ford Kuga

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

N31 LORMOT history

N31 LOR is a white diesel Ford Kuga first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

N31 LOR white Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,045 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N31 LOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N31 LOR was last recorded at 129,045 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,026 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
8,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,045 miles
  • 2025 – 121,306 miles
  • 2024 – 111,576 miles
  • 2023 – 100,807 miles
  • 2022 – 91,688 miles
  • 2021 – 82,058 miles
  • 2020 – 71,757 miles
  • 2019 – 63,838 miles
  • 2018 – 55,015 miles
  • 2017 – 48,061 miles
  • 2016 – 39,836 miles
  • 2015 – 30,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,045 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,045 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,045 miles
    Test number
    753711144696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,026 miles (+7,720)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,026 miles
    Test number
    784489185037
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,306 miles (+9,730)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,306 miles
    Test number
    651484871417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,576 miles (+10,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,576 miles
    Test number
    414975811053
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smeared
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,807 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    175397019127
    • AdvisoryFront 1 washer jet partially inop but others provide enough to clear screen
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald edges of tread no cords exposed at mot replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smear
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edges of tread no cords at mot test replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail100,807 miles (+9,119)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    159909775484
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront 1 washer jet partially inop but others provide enough to clear screen
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald edges of tread no cords exposed at mot replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edges of tread no cords at mot test replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,688 miles
    Test number
    484309217431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail91,688 miles (+9,630)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,688 miles
    Test number
    414844305117
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass82,058 miles (+10,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,058 miles
    Test number
    479029541157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,757 miles
    Test number
    939782836454
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play VERY slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on bottom of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail71,757 miles (+7,919)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,757 miles
    Test number
    582665676041
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens smashed and white light showing. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play VERY slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on bottom of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,838 miles (+8,823)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,838 miles
    Test number
    412466690422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,015 miles (+6,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,015 miles
    Test number
    615908890862
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass48,061 miles (+8,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    676286291371
    • 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)

  15. Pass39,836 miles (+9,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,836 miles
    Test number
    991499938245
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass30,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,497 miles
    Test number
    565834389047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted preventing inspection of an adult seat belt

Questions about N31 LOR

Does N31 LOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N31 LOR is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on N31 LOR?
The MOT on N31 LOR is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N31 LOR done?
N31 LOR was recorded at 129,045 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 8,866 miles a year.
Has N31 LOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N31 LOR has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on N31 LOR 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 N31 LOR find?
N31 LOR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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