2015 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · M55 WAT
2015 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 65,680 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M55 WAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2026
- 65,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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M55 WAT 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 (M55 WAT) between October 2022 and November 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues). 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.
M55 WAT Mileage History
- 24/10/202243,406 mi
- 06/11/202349,086 mi+5,680 mi
- 07/11/202453,836 mi+4,750 mi
- 04/11/202559,285 mi+5,449 mi
- 02/11/202665,680 mi+6,395 mi
Average of roughly 5,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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