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Ford Kuga

Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,499 cc

T181 SJCMOT history

T181 SJC is a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 27 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 166,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,518 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
22,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 SJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
27 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 SJC was last recorded at 166,518 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 21,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
144,598 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
21,920 miles
Average per year
22,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,518 miles
  • 2025 – 144,598 miles
  • 2024 – 119,605 miles
  • 2023 – 97,858 miles
  • 2022 – 74,625 miles
  • 2021 – 49,834 miles
  • 2020 – 35,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,518 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 7 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,518 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,518 miles
    Test number
    873570848284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,518 miles (+21,920)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,518 miles
    Test number
    762006231252
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,598 miles (+24,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,598 miles
    Test number
    607863468745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,605 miles (+21,747)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,605 miles
    Test number
    629161158968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,858 miles (+23,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,858 miles
    Test number
    585023415757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mud guard damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,625 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,625 miles
    Test number
    397349289972
    • AdvisoryExtensive oil leak noted-ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL
    • AdvisoryFront discs starting to show wear/unable to see pads fully
    • AdvisoryN//s/r tyre showing hi/low spots
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components inc subframe showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes starting to perish

  7. Fail74,623 miles (+24,789)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,623 miles
    Test number
    681846319011
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExtensive oil leak noted-ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL
    • AdvisoryFront discs starting to show wear/unable to see pads fully
    • AdvisoryN//s/r tyre showing hi/low spots
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components inc subframe showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes starting to perish

  8. Pass49,834 miles (+14,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,834 miles
    Test number
    240412559565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Contact area reduced to the brake pads. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass35,010 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,010 miles
    Test number
    139926639910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail35,010 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,010 miles
    Test number
    851269966680
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about T181 SJC

Does T181 SJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 SJC is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T181 SJC?
The MOT on T181 SJC is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T181 SJC done?
T181 SJC was recorded at 166,518 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 22,197 miles a year.
Has T181 SJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 SJC has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T181 SJC 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 T181 SJC find?
T181 SJC passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 1 more.

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