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Ford Kuga

Red · Diesel · 2017 · 1,997 cc

S18 BAJMOT history

S18 BAJ is a red diesel Ford Kuga first used on 1 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 84,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

S18 BAJ red Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
84,402 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 BAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 BAJ was last recorded at 84,402 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 11,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,716 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,686 miles
Average per year
9,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,402 miles
  • 2025 – 72,716 miles
  • 2024 – 62,506 miles
  • 2023 – 50,042 miles
  • 2022 – 40,026 miles
  • 2021 – 30,877 miles
  • 2020 – 22,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,402 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,402 miles (+11,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    242430493874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass72,716 miles (+10,210)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,716 miles
    Test number
    219826943802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,506 miles (+12,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,506 miles
    Test number
    507426970369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass50,042 miles (+10,016)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    50,042 miles
    Test number
    554396178134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,026 miles (+9,149)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    40,026 miles
    Test number
    807999500056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,877 miles (+8,090)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    30,877 miles
    Test number
    892011734319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,787 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    22,787 miles
    Test number
    374648597564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail22,786 miles (+210)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,786 miles
    Test number
    973331126713
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass22,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    22,576 miles
    Test number
    548841949714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 BAJ

Does S18 BAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 BAJ is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 BAJ?
The MOT on S18 BAJ is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 BAJ done?
S18 BAJ was recorded at 84,402 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 9,948 miles a year.
Has S18 BAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 BAJ has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2020.
Has the mileage on S18 BAJ 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 S18 BAJ find?
S18 BAJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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