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Ford Kuga

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

S16 DLJMOT history

S16 DLJ is a silver diesel Ford Kuga first used on 13 Aug 2009. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

S16 DLJ silver Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
141,480 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 DLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 DLJ was last recorded at 141,480 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 8,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2019: 75,894 miles, lower than 78,391 miles on 13 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,276 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,204 miles
Average per year
8,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,480 miles
  • 2024 – 133,276 miles
  • 2023 – 127,726 miles
  • 2022 – 114,260 miles
  • 2021 – 99,661 miles
  • 2019 – 75,894 miles
  • 2018 – 59,969 miles
  • 2017 – 55,447 miles
  • 2016 – 49,969 miles
  • 2015 – 45,920 miles
  • 2014 – 41,192 miles
  • 2013 – 37,001 miles
  • 2012 – 31,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,480 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,480 miles
    Test number
    159149865769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail141,478 miles (+8,202)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,478 miles
    Test number
    785520917271
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  3. Pass133,276 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,276 miles
    Test number
    760736561025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,726 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,726 miles
    Test number
    306646304145
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail127,713 miles (+13,453)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,713 miles
    Test number
    842149497923
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass114,260 miles (+14,599)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,260 miles
    Test number
    341175997105
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass99,661 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,661 miles
    Test number
    518799073876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,660 miles (+10,983)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,660 miles
    Test number
    170606443663
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass88,677 miles (+12,783)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,677 miles
    Test number
    520814436755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,894 miles (-2,497)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,894 miles
    Test number
    619693237107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,391 miles (+18,422)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,391 miles
    Test number
    585240523875
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass59,969 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,969 miles
    Test number
    690425533766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,447 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,447 miles
    Test number
    486234629873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail55,445 miles (+5,476)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,445 miles
    Test number
    936756769215
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass49,969 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,969 miles
    Test number
    308685687476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,920 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,920 miles
    Test number
    702211067587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    308240724253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,192 miles (+4,191)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    169789414221
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass37,001 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,001 miles
    Test number
    559120323206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,866 miles
    Test number
    537166222282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 DLJ

Does S16 DLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 DLJ expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 DLJ?
The MOT on S16 DLJ expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 DLJ done?
S16 DLJ was recorded at 141,480 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 8,320 miles a year.
Has S16 DLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 DLJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 DLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S16 DLJ find?
S16 DLJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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