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Ford Kuga

Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

J8 GSCMOT history

J8 GSC is a red diesel Ford Kuga first used on 31 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 96,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

J8 GSC red Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,809 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GSC was last recorded at 96,809 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 8,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,006 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,803 miles
Average per year
8,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,809 miles
  • 2025 – 88,006 miles
  • 2024 – 77,980 miles
  • 2023 – 66,317 miles
  • 2022 – 55,594 miles
  • 2021 – 50,665 miles
  • 2020 – 44,110 miles
  • 2019 – 38,076 miles
  • 2018 – 32,349 miles
  • 2017 – 24,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,809 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tpms light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,809 miles (+8,803)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,809 miles
    Test number
    743728691975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,006 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,006 miles
    Test number
    301456778456
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  3. Fail88,005 miles (+10,025)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,005 miles
    Test number
    176814074747
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c v gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  4. Pass77,980 miles (+11,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,980 miles
    Test number
    753948741679
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass66,317 miles (+10,723)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,317 miles
    Test number
    120213023682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,594 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,594 miles
    Test number
    280156620024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,665 miles (+6,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,665 miles
    Test number
    152045265811
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test camera and screen
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass44,110 miles (+6,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,110 miles
    Test number
    464921205142
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass38,076 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    38,076 miles
    Test number
    104703791790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,349 miles (+7,538)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,349 miles
    Test number
    501471853334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    24,811 miles
    Test number
    143025736056
    • 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)

Questions about J8 GSC

Does J8 GSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GSC is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 GSC?
The MOT on J8 GSC is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GSC done?
J8 GSC was recorded at 96,809 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,423 miles a year.
Has J8 GSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GSC has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 GSC 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 J8 GSC find?
J8 GSC passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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