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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

S31 BYFMOT history

S31 BYF is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 18 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 125,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

S31 BYF black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,303 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 BYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 BYF was last recorded at 125,303 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 12,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,462 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,841 miles
Average per year
9,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,303 miles
  • 2025 – 112,462 miles
  • 2024 – 98,460 miles
  • 2023 – 97,968 miles
  • 2022 – 84,656 miles
  • 2021 – 74,304 miles
  • 2020 – 63,524 miles
  • 2019 – 58,780 miles
  • 2018 – 51,338 miles
  • 2017 – 45,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,303 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,303 miles (+12,841)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,303 miles
    Test number
    307457126331
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass112,462 miles (+14,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,462 miles
    Test number
    907709580658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass98,460 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,460 miles
    Test number
    290861087946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,968 miles
    Test number
    822988140497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail97,968 miles (+13,312)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,968 miles
    Test number
    679802053691
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass84,656 miles (+10,352)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,656 miles
    Test number
    874126333858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

  7. Pass74,304 miles (+10,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,304 miles
    Test number
    664527492582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass63,524 miles (+4,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,524 miles
    Test number
    367585662310
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  9. Pass58,780 miles (+7,442)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,780 miles
    Test number
    115815515530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,338 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,338 miles
    Test number
    660589373094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,108 miles
    Test number
    686370364412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 BYF

Does S31 BYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 BYF is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 BYF?
The MOT on S31 BYF is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 BYF done?
S31 BYF was recorded at 125,303 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 9,052 miles a year.
Has S31 BYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 BYF has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S31 BYF 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 S31 BYF find?
S31 BYF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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