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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

573 SJOMOT history

573 SJO is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 148,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

573 SJO black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
148,125 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
573 SJO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

573 SJO was last recorded at 148,125 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 11,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,502 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,623 miles
Average per year
7,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,125 miles
  • 2025 – 136,502 miles
  • 2024 – 127,231 miles
  • 2023 – 118,054 miles
  • 2022 – 110,915 miles
  • 2021 – 104,044 miles
  • 2020 – 98,568 miles
  • 2019 – 89,745 miles
  • 2018 – 82,016 miles
  • 2017 – 73,750 miles
  • 2016 – 65,333 miles
  • 2015 – 56,135 miles
  • 2014 – 47,655 miles
  • 2013 – 43,516 miles
  • 2012 – 36,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,125 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • General surface rust on suspension and chassis

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,125 miles (+11,623)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,125 miles
    Test number
    453543523305
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,502 miles (+9,271)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,502 miles
    Test number
    191330578867
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass127,231 miles (+9,177)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,231 miles
    Test number
    196730457251
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,054 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,054 miles
    Test number
    766600612190
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail118,036 miles (+7,121)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,036 miles
    Test number
    168489841625
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating Offside and Nearside Front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,915 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,915 miles
    Test number
    267515144504
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis

  7. Fail110,906 miles (+6,862)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,906 miles
    Test number
    663619152885
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis

  8. Pass104,044 miles (+5,476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,044 miles
    Test number
    129852544987
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis

  9. Pass98,568 miles (+8,823)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,568 miles
    Test number
    378334101941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,745 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,745 miles
    Test number
    298496805704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,652 miles (+7,636)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,652 miles
    Test number
    189558561378
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass82,016 miles (+8,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,016 miles
    Test number
    162198968659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass73,750 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,750 miles
    Test number
    879614011139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,748 miles (+8,415)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,748 miles
    Test number
    667618382069
    • FailureOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

  15. Pass65,333 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    727744118025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,269 miles (+9,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,269 miles
    Test number
    938510436830
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass56,135 miles (+8,480)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,135 miles
    Test number
    707355615036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,655 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,655 miles
    Test number
    326602034055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,516 miles (+7,107)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,516 miles
    Test number
    869083733069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass36,409 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    926941852059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about 573 SJO

What vehicle is registration 573 SJO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 573 SJO on a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 1 Mar 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 573 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 573 SJO is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 573 SJO?
The MOT on 573 SJO is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 573 SJO done?
573 SJO was recorded at 148,125 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 7,917 miles a year.
Has 573 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 573 SJO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 573 SJO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 573 SJO find?
573 SJO passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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