2015 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · MV65 VLS
2015 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 114,393 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV65 VLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 114,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV65 VLS 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 (MV65 VLS) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
MV65 VLS Mileage History
- 31/08/202264,924 mi
- 15/09/202383,653 mi+18,729 mi
- 18/09/202383,690 mi+37 mi
- 06/09/2024100,539 mi+16,849 mi
- 08/09/2025114,393 mi+13,854 mi
Average of roughly 16,364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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