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Ford Kuga

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

M5 RTWMOT history

M5 RTW is a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

M5 RTW grey Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,977 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RTW was last recorded at 130,977 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,144 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,833 miles
Average per year
8,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,977 miles
  • 2025 – 129,144 miles
  • 2024 – 126,057 miles
  • 2023 – 122,423 miles
  • 2021 – 118,804 miles
  • 2020 – 110,951 miles
  • 2019 – 100,107 miles
  • 2018 – 85,687 miles
  • 2017 – 73,277 miles
  • 2016 – 58,662 miles
  • 2015 – 48,002 miles
  • 2014 – 28,603 miles
  • 2013 – 14,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,977 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Adv clutch pedal rubber anti slip pad missing.........

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & inner (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,977 miles (+1,833)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,977 miles
    Test number
    403693873706
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,144 miles (+3,087)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,144 miles
    Test number
    562022225662
    • AdvisoryAdv Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle And Components............
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Adv Oil Leak To Engine.......... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv Rear Brake Discs Getting Worn And Corroded/Poor Condition............ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly Adv Rear Brake Pads Worn Low And Poor Condition............ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,057 miles
    Test number
    545591080362
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv both rear brake discs getting corroded and worn ........... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv Rear brake pads wearing low................ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail126,055 miles (+3,632)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,055 miles
    Test number
    362489228091
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Offside and Nearside front rack boots insecure........... (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv both rear brake discs getting corroded and worn ........... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv Rear brake pads wearing low................ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,423 miles
    Test number
    407043259167
    • AdvisoryAdv clutch pedal rubber anti slip pad missing.........

  6. Fail122,423 miles (+3,619)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,423 miles
    Test number
    967680904678
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside front coil spring broken........... (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside front inner rack end badly worn........... (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside rear stop lamp inop......... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front steering rack gaiter insecure......... (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdv clutch pedal rubber anti slip pad missing.........

  7. Pass118,804 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,804 miles
    Test number
    806677403858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,795 miles (+928)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,795 miles
    Test number
    205269293147
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass117,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,867 miles
    Test number
    303208197878
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail117,867 miles (+6,916)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,867 miles
    Test number
    776113878260
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,951 miles (+10,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,951 miles
    Test number
    161587440064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass100,107 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,107 miles
    Test number
    428580316131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail100,068 miles (+14,381)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,068 miles
    Test number
    495118750624
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass85,687 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,687 miles
    Test number
    892307952324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail85,651 miles (+12,374)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,651 miles
    Test number
    543610865257
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass73,277 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,277 miles
    Test number
    637077065825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail73,052 miles (+14,390)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,052 miles
    Test number
    744932443394
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass58,662 miles (+10,660)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,662 miles
    Test number
    670296482406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,002 miles (+19,399)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    878717395052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,603 miles (+13,752)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,603 miles
    Test number
    228915064056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres worn unevenly

  21. Pass14,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,851 miles
    Test number
    148570483024
    • 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 M5 RTW

Does M5 RTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 RTW is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 RTW?
The MOT on M5 RTW is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 RTW done?
M5 RTW was recorded at 130,977 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 8,967 miles a year.
Has M5 RTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RTW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 RTW 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 M5 RTW find?
M5 RTW passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm.

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