2015 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · LR15 TJX
2015 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 131,232 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LR15 TJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 131,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR15 TJX 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 2015 Ford Kuga (LR15 TJX) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
LR15 TJX Mileage History
- 14/03/2024102,308 mi
- 13/05/2025118,934 mi+16,626 mi
- 13/05/2025118,934 mi
- 29/07/2026131,229 mi+12,295 mi
- 29/07/2026131,232 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 12,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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