2017 Ford Kuga 1.5L Petrol · HW17 MRO
2017 Ford Kuga (1.5L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2017. Recorded mileage 46,704 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW17 MRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 46,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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HW17 MRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford Kuga (HW17 MRO) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
HW17 MRO Mileage History
- 17/05/202431,282 mi
- 20/05/202431,282 mi
- 18/06/202534,299 mi+3,017 mi
- 18/06/202534,299 mi
- 11/06/202646,704 mi+12,405 mi
Average of roughly 7,458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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