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AY14 VSJ

2014 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 VSJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 118,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 118,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 104,523 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 104,523 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pads low (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 85,583 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 85,579 miles

Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 77,285 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 77,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 65,868 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 65,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,120 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 62,120 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 51,427 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,546 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 27,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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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AY14 VSJ is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY14 VSJ, 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 AY14 VSJ registered?

AY14 VSJ is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 March 2014.

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