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SM14 TXE

2014 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,006 mi
Last recorded93,006 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 TXE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 93,006 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 85,731 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,532 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 68,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,642 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 53,642 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,275 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2018 38,778 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 27,929 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 2mm and wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 2mm and wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TXE is a 2014 Ford Kuga in White 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 SM14 TXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM14 TXE registered?

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

Is SM14 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM14 TXE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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