2010 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · MA53 RPS
2010 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 171,511 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 RPS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 171,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 RPS 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 2010 Ford Kuga (MA53 RPS) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
MA53 RPS Mileage History
- 08/03/2023153,815 mi
- 26/04/2024163,505 mi+9,690 mi
- 26/04/2024163,505 mi
- 25/04/2025171,511 mi+8,006 mi
- 25/04/2025171,511 mi
Average of roughly 8,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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