2014 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · VU14 WZF
2014 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 72,150 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VU14 WZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 72,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VU14 WZF 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 (VU14 WZF) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU14 WZF Mileage History
- 14/03/202360,794 mi
- 11/03/202465,636 mi+4,842 mi
- 10/03/202569,320 mi+3,684 mi
- 10/03/202569,320 mi
- 11/03/202672,150 mi+2,830 mi
Average of roughly 3,796 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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