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Ford Kuga

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

J8 SFLMOT history

J8 SFL is a brown diesel Ford Kuga first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 116,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

J8 SFL brown Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,677 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 SFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 SFL was last recorded at 116,677 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 5,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,284 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,393 miles
Average per year
7,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,677 miles
  • 2024 – 111,284 miles
  • 2023 – 108,915 miles
  • 2022 – 100,055 miles
  • 2021 – 91,736 miles
  • 2020 – 84,795 miles
  • 2019 – 76,559 miles
  • 2018 – 67,074 miles
  • 2017 – 61,333 miles
  • 2016 – 55,014 miles
  • 2015 – 38,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,677 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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,677 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,677 miles
    Test number
    399985814873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,284 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,284 miles
    Test number
    786778869444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail111,273 miles (+2,358)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,273 miles
    Test number
    208977442368
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass108,915 miles (+8,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,915 miles
    Test number
    633033622013
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass100,055 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,055 miles
    Test number
    526259607231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,736 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,736 miles
    Test number
    835408408213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,795 miles (+8,236)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,795 miles
    Test number
    919681058847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,559 miles (+9,485)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,559 miles
    Test number
    373945709748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,074 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,074 miles
    Test number
    200739195172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,333 miles (+6,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,333 miles
    Test number
    497408091013
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass55,014 miles (+16,522)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    669760821867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,492 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,492 miles
    Test number
    326615745481
    • 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 J8 SFL

Does J8 SFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 SFL is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 SFL?
The MOT on J8 SFL is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 SFL done?
J8 SFL was recorded at 116,677 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 7,585 miles a year.
Has J8 SFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 SFL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 SFL 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 SFL find?
J8 SFL passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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