2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · N16 JBB
2014 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2014. Recorded mileage 108,032 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N16 JBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 108,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
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N16 JBB 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 2014 Ford Kuga (N16 JBB) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 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: Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
N16 JBB Mileage History
- 14/11/202281,520 mi
- 06/11/202389,263 mi+7,743 mi
- 18/11/202499,384 mi+10,121 mi
- 21/11/202499,472 mi+88 mi
- 24/11/2025108,032 mi+8,560 mi
Average of roughly 8,756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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