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FORD KUGA2015 · 2.0L DIESEL

OC53 AJS

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2015 FORD KUGA — DIESEL, 1997cc. This vehicle has 78,107 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 06/09/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2015
Engine
1997cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 8 September 2025 at 78,107 miles with no recorded defects. This clean result followed a failure just four days prior at the same mileage, which suggests the previous owner was proactive in rectifying any identified faults immediately to ensure legal compliance. The lack of advisories on the last two successful tests indicates that the mechanical and structural components currently meet minimum standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year. A significant gap in records exists between the June 2023 test at 53,050 miles and the September 2024 test at 70,913 miles, where the car covered nearly 18,000 miles in just fifteen months. Since then, the usage has returned to a more moderate pace of roughly 7,200 miles annually. This regular use is beneficial for preventing seal degradation and brake corrosion often associated with long periods of inactivity. While the digital history shows no recurring failures, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common wear points for a Kuga of this age. Given the mileage, inspect the condition of the suspension arm bushes and coil springs for fatigue, as these often degrade over a decade of use. Check the brake discs for uneven wear or thinscoring, and examine the chassis for any signs of surface rust on structural mounting members that have not yet reached the threshold of an MOT failure.

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 8 September 2025 at 78,107 miles with no recorded defects. This clean result followed a failure just four days prior at the same mileage, which suggests the previous owner was proactive in rectifying any identified faults immediately to ensure legal compliance. The lack of advisories on the last two successful tests indicates that the mechanical and structural components currently meet minimum standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year. A significant gap in records exists between the June 2023 test at 53,050 miles and the September 2024 test at 70,913 miles, where the car covered nearly 18,000 miles in just fifteen months. Since then, the usage has returned to a more moderate pace of roughly 7,200 miles annually. This regular use is beneficial for preventing seal degradation and brake corrosion often associated with long periods of inactivity. While the digital history shows no recurring failures, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common wear points for a Kuga of this age. Given the mileage, inspect the condition of the suspension arm bushes and coil springs for fatigue, as these often degrade over a decade of use. Check the brake discs for uneven wear or thinscoring, and examine the chassis for any signs of surface rust on structural mounting members that have not yet reached the threshold of an MOT failure.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Ford Kuga (OC53 AJS) from 2015 show a total of 5 MOT tests between June 2023 and September 2025.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.

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