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A23 WNT

2014 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,418 mi
Last recorded98,418 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 WNT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 98,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSR / NSR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All Upper And Lower Suspension Arms Also Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 98,417 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self Levelling Sensor Rod Broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side OSR / NSR (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake Disk Backing Plate Loose.

Rear Heatshield @ Fuel tank Loose.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All Upper And Lower Suspension Arms Also Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 81,882 miles

Rear Suspension arms nearside and offside marked with yellow are flexing

Pass 24 Apr 2024 71,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills n/s and o/s

Fail 23 Apr 2024 71,434 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills n/s and o/s

Pass 17 May 2023 62,560 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 62,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,630 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,790 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 37,291 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,396 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 27,396 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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A23 WNT is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 58,792 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 WNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 12 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A23 WNT registered?

A23 WNT is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is A23 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 WNT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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