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Ford Kuga

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

T40 ARKMOT history

T40 ARK is a silver diesel Ford Kuga first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,167 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 ARK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 ARK was last recorded at 122,167 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 6,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,473 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,694 miles
Average per year
8,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,167 miles
  • 2025 – 115,473 miles
  • 2024 – 108,967 miles
  • 2023 – 101,476 miles
  • 2022 – 93,210 miles
  • 2021 – 83,654 miles
  • 2020 – 75,209 miles
  • 2019 – 66,831 miles
  • 2018 – 58,157 miles
  • 2017 – 49,620 miles
  • 2016 – 41,611 miles
  • 2015 – 33,540 miles
  • 2014 – 25,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Box.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,167 miles (+6,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,167 miles
    Test number
    567363319892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass115,473 miles (+44)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,473 miles
    Test number
    443221825050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail115,429 miles (+6,462)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,429 miles
    Test number
    995507977264
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass108,967 miles (+7,491)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,967 miles
    Test number
    434365708831
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass101,476 miles (+8,266)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,476 miles
    Test number
    266338458771
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Radius Arm Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass93,210 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,210 miles
    Test number
    935822166925
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Bracket rotten away. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Radius Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box. (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail93,210 miles (+9,556)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,210 miles
    Test number
    583361854166
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Bracket rotten away. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Radius Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box. (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass83,654 miles (+8,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,654 miles
    Test number
    346335382160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass75,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,209 miles
    Test number
    748842875513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail75,209 miles (+8,378)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,209 miles
    Test number
    602517792153
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass66,831 miles (+8,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    366125087309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass58,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,157 miles
    Test number
    557885521859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,157 miles (+8,537)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,157 miles
    Test number
    182334280449
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass49,620 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,620 miles
    Test number
    518415799292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,611 miles (+8,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,611 miles
    Test number
    222588884638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,540 miles (+7,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,540 miles
    Test number
    675468805249
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass25,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,632 miles
    Test number
    218692414247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,632 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,632 miles
    Test number
    496292514268
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T40 ARK

Does T40 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 ARK is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 ARK?
The MOT on T40 ARK is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 ARK done?
T40 ARK was recorded at 122,167 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 8,059 miles a year.
Has T40 ARK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 ARK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 ARK 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 T40 ARK find?
T40 ARK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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