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SM63 LJN

2014 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,798 mi
Last recorded100,798 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 LJN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 100,798 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 100,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 90,256 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 90,255 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))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 79,919 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 79,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 66,636 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 59,342 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 59,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,505 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 50,096 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 44,434 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 44,434 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 39,981 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,819 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

under tray fitted obscuring some components

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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SM63 LJN is a 2014 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM63 LJN, 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 SM63 LJN registered?

SM63 LJN is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 12 February 2014.

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