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SO04 ELS

2014 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,343 mi
Last recorded68,343 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 ELS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 68,343 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,712 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 54,460 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 46,514 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 36,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 22 Apr 2021 30,225 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 29,184 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 24,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 21,774 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 18,930 miles

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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SO04 ELS is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO04 ELS, 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 SO04 ELS registered?

SO04 ELS is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is SO04 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 ELS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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