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BD14 MTJ

2014 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,610 mi
Last recorded157,610 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 MTJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 157,610 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2025 149,339 miles

Central Rear brake light

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 138,843 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2024 138,843 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2023 128,973 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 115,840 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 110,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 97,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 83,912 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 63,981 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 42,172 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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BD14 MTJ is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD14 MTJ, 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 BD14 MTJ registered?

BD14 MTJ is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is BD14 MTJ safe to buy?

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