2015 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · SM15 DZU
2015 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 104,011 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM15 DZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 104,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM15 DZU 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 (SM15 DZU) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SM15 DZU Mileage History
- 28/03/202478,709 mi
- 29/03/202478,709 mi
- 15/05/202593,307 mi+14,598 mi
- 16/05/202593,314 mi+7 mi
- 05/05/2026104,011 mi+10,697 mi
Average of roughly 12,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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