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Ford Kuga

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

S23 SCNMOT history

S23 SCN is a silver diesel Ford Kuga first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

S23 SCN silver Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,006 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 SCN
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
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S23 SCN was last recorded at 132,006 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 9,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,035 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,971 miles
Average per year
7,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,006 miles
  • 2025 – 122,035 miles
  • 2024 – 107,924 miles
  • 2023 – 104,297 miles
  • 2022 – 99,332 miles
  • 2021 – 96,933 miles
  • 2020 – 93,817 miles
  • 2019 – 85,801 miles
  • 2018 – 79,524 miles
  • 2017 – 71,774 miles
  • 2016 – 65,095 miles
  • 2015 – 53,986 miles
  • 2014 – 44,795 miles
  • 2013 – 34,985 miles
  • 2012 – 27,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,006 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also has a cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside front headlight lense is cracked.Advise early replacement.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,006 miles (+9,971)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,006 miles
    Test number
    163129186917
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also has a cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass122,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,035 miles
    Test number
    502594534254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,035 miles (+14,111)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,035 miles
    Test number
    175781714926
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass107,924 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,924 miles
    Test number
    387069075999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,297 miles (+4,965)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,297 miles
    Test number
    523025276712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass99,332 miles (+2,399)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,332 miles
    Test number
    922731090962
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,933 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,933 miles
    Test number
    979515547334
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,933 miles (+3,116)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,933 miles
    Test number
    251849673463
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,817 miles
    Test number
    989912434096
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight lense is cracked.Advise early replacement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides, brake discs lipped

  10. Fail93,817 miles (+8,016)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,817 miles
    Test number
    189383253635
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear discs are lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight lense is cracked.Advise early replacement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,801 miles (+6,277)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,801 miles
    Test number
    619278619241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,524 miles (+7,750)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,524 miles
    Test number
    664433264059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,774 miles (+6,679)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,774 miles
    Test number
    497098374751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,095 miles (+11,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,095 miles
    Test number
    830230258041
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear both Tyres started to crack in primary tread groove
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass53,986 miles (+9,191)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,986 miles
    Test number
    389121282507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,795 miles (+9,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,795 miles
    Test number
    388819764471
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail34,985 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,985 miles
    Test number
    127246263285
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass34,985 miles (+7,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,985 miles
    Test number
    539406263248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass27,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,568 miles
    Test number
    477746452244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 SCN

Does S23 SCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 SCN expired on 4 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 SCN?
The MOT on S23 SCN expired on 4 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 SCN done?
S23 SCN was recorded at 132,006 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 7,458 miles a year.
Has S23 SCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 SCN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 SCN 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 S23 SCN find?
S23 SCN failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 4 more.

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