2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · DY12 LZR
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 97,024 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY12 LZR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2026
- 97,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY12 LZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Kuga (DY12 LZR) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both NS & OS (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DY12 LZR Mileage History
- 15/10/202283,800 mi
- 03/01/202495,202 mi+11,402 mi
- 05/01/202495,202 mi
- 10/09/202697,024 mi+1,822 mi
Average of roughly 3,387 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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