2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · RB53 ROB
2014 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 117,241 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RB53 ROB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 117,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RB53 ROB 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 (RB53 ROB) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 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: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
RB53 ROB Mileage History
- 23/12/202278,270 mi
- 19/12/202394,678 mi+16,408 mi
- 29/11/2024109,059 mi+14,381 mi
- 19/12/2024109,416 mi+357 mi
- 07/11/2025117,241 mi+7,825 mi
Average of roughly 13,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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