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Ford Kuga

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

S21 GBSMOT history

S21 GBS is a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 14 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

S21 GBS grey Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,881 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 GBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 GBS was last recorded at 107,881 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 3,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,491 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,390 miles
Average per year
6,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,881 miles
  • 2025 – 104,491 miles
  • 2024 – 99,960 miles
  • 2023 – 93,055 miles
  • 2022 – 81,233 miles
  • 2020 – 73,826 miles
  • 2019 – 71,195 miles
  • 2018 – 66,478 miles
  • 2017 – 58,597 miles
  • 2016 – 50,890 miles
  • 2015 – 43,546 miles
  • 2014 – 35,684 miles
  • 2013 – 28,773 miles
  • 2012 – 22,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Reversing lamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,881 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,881 miles
    Test number
    410250817725
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail107,881 miles (+3,390)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,881 miles
    Test number
    706694025511
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,491 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,491 miles
    Test number
    236280632664
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail104,491 miles (+4,531)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,491 miles
    Test number
    351237056468
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,960 miles (+6,905)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,960 miles
    Test number
    176438840425
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass93,055 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,055 miles
    Test number
    292715464716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail93,041 miles (+11,808)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,041 miles
    Test number
    124711436366
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at DPF rear flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass81,233 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,233 miles
    Test number
    976878009163
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail81,233 miles (+7,407)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,233 miles
    Test number
    481276814917
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,826 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,826 miles
    Test number
    318312674038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,195 miles
    Test number
    764093442816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,195 miles (+4,717)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,195 miles
    Test number
    390088330444
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass66,478 miles (+7,881)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,478 miles
    Test number
    921340219210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,597 miles (+7,707)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,597 miles
    Test number
    780792240137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,890 miles (+7,344)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,890 miles
    Test number
    922874057710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,546 miles (+7,862)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,546 miles
    Test number
    117061297862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,684 miles
    Test number
    915739004358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,684 miles (+6,911)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,684 miles
    Test number
    877798004332
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass28,773 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,773 miles
    Test number
    519115293200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,001 miles
    Test number
    556144992234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 GBS

Does S21 GBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 GBS is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 GBS?
The MOT on S21 GBS is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 GBS done?
S21 GBS was recorded at 107,881 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,377 miles a year.
Has S21 GBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 GBS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 GBS 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 S21 GBS find?
S21 GBS passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms, and 10 more.

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