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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

C8 ESSMOT history

C8 ESS is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 27 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 85,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

C8 ESS black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,145 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 ESS was last recorded at 85,145 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 6,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,349 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,796 miles
Average per year
7,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,145 miles
  • 2025 – 78,349 miles
  • 2024 – 71,621 miles
  • 2023 – 64,374 miles
  • 2022 – 57,388 miles
  • 2021 – 51,081 miles
  • 2020 – 46,837 miles
  • 2019 – 38,010 miles
  • 2018 – 30,319 miles
  • 2017 – 21,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,145 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer light unit has water ingressRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,145 miles (+6,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,145 miles
    Test number
    464148073225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer light unit has water ingress

  2. Pass78,349 miles (+248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,349 miles
    Test number
    643128011187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer light unit has water ingress

  3. Fail78,101 miles (+6,480)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,101 miles
    Test number
    644671826787
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer light unit has water ingress

  4. Pass71,621 miles (+7,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    441219409312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit has water ingress

  5. Pass64,374 miles (+6,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,374 miles
    Test number
    774784183957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,388 miles (+6,307)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,388 miles
    Test number
    501027041501
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass51,081 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,081 miles
    Test number
    651801884207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,837 miles (+8,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,837 miles
    Test number
    789378119018
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass38,010 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,010 miles
    Test number
    668118638708
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail38,010 miles (+7,691)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,010 miles
    Test number
    429709543597
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass30,319 miles (+8,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,319 miles
    Test number
    613879403135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass21,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    21,360 miles
    Test number
    535685222695
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread low on edge

Questions about C8 ESS

Does C8 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 ESS is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 ESS?
The MOT on C8 ESS is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 ESS done?
C8 ESS was recorded at 85,145 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 7,068 miles a year.
Has C8 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 ESS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 ESS 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 C8 ESS find?
C8 ESS passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear outer light unit has water ingress.

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