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K155 XDC

1997 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests43 (26 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate60.5%

Mileage

54,079 mi
Last recorded54,079 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 XDC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

26 pass 17 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 54,079 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 86,149 miles

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))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 86,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 1 Jul 2025 53,151 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 53,151 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 52,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 59,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 51,688 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 45,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 51,628 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 51,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 35,723 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 35,723 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 50,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front chassis slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,616 miles

fuel smell under bonnet

oil leaks

Fail 11 Jun 2020 49,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel smell under bonnet

oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,031 miles

fuel filler neck corroding

oil leak

power steering pipes corroding

slight play to both front bottom arm (rear) bushes

Fail 17 Jun 2019 49,026 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

fuel filler neck corroding

oil leak

power steering pipes corroding

slight play to both front bottom arm (rear) bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2017 43,676 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 43,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill and inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wipers smeary

Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,934 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 33,934 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,880 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 33,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pivot seized (3.1.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,091 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 33,091 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,620 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 32,620 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,854 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,132 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 30,132 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,047 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 29,047 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,643 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 26,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,592 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 25,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,324 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 24,324 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 22,760 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 22,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K155 XDC is a 1997 Ford Kuga in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.5%.

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 K155 XDC, 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 29 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K155 XDC is a 1997 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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