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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,997 cc

N5 RDSMOT history

N5 RDS is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 19 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 104,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

N5 RDS black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
104,750 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 RDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 RDS was last recorded at 104,750 miles on 14 May 2026, 8,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,046 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,704 miles
Average per year
10,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,750 miles
  • 2025 – 96,046 miles
  • 2024 – 86,312 miles
  • 2023 – 77,015 miles
  • 2022 – 67,411 miles
  • 2021 – 53,534 miles
  • 2020 – 42,611 miles
  • 2019 – 29,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,750 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 21 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,750 miles (+8,704)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,750 miles
    Test number
    257827953152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  2. Pass96,046 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,046 miles
    Test number
    319556593273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside trailing arm bushes worn
  3. Fail96,046 miles (+9,734)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,046 miles
    Test number
    716425898028
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside trailing arm bushes worn
  4. Pass86,312 miles (+9,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,312 miles
    Test number
    157584080411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass77,015 miles (+9,604)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,015 miles
    Test number
    844355275395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,411 miles (+13,877)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    779309594588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,534 miles (+10,923)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    53,534 miles
    Test number
    681702680406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,611 miles (+12,950)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    42,611 miles
    Test number
    978810756254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,661 miles
    Test number
    694950596317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 RDS

Does N5 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 RDS is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 RDS?
The MOT on N5 RDS is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 RDS done?
N5 RDS was recorded at 104,750 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 10,755 miles a year.
Has N5 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 RDS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on N5 RDS 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 N5 RDS find?
N5 RDS passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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