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L12 LDO

2017 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,430 mi
Last recorded51,430 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 LDO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,430 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 51,428 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn See photos (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator See photos (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror dangling things ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requires replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Requires replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 46,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror dangling things ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requires replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Requires replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 34,574 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 27,435 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 27,435 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 27,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 22,860 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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L12 LDO is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L12 LDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L12 LDO registered?

L12 LDO is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is L12 LDO safe to buy?

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