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SM14 JZE

2014 Ford Kuga

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,968 mi
Last recorded113,968 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 JZE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 113,968 miles

both sills corroded

prop shaft missing

rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 103,212 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 103,159 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 87,986 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,386 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,134 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,452 miles

both front and offside rear coil springs corroded at top

front bumper and nearside door damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2021 66,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front and offside rear coil springs corroded at top

both front tyres abnormally worn on inner edge

front bumper and nearside door damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,646 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread areas

some damage on body work and bumpers

Pass 26 Jun 2019 58,098 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 45,494 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,720 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

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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SM14 JZE is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM14 JZE, 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 SM14 JZE registered?

SM14 JZE is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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