2017 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · RP04 HJP
2017 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 59,531 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RP04 HJP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 59,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RP04 HJP 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 2017 Ford Kuga (RP04 HJP) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
RP04 HJP Mileage History
- 28/06/202314,210 mi
- 13/06/202428,188 mi+13,978 mi
- 13/06/202428,188 mi
- 23/06/202543,066 mi+14,878 mi
- 18/06/202659,531 mi+16,465 mi
Average of roughly 15,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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