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Ford Kuga

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

V23 FFSMOT history

V23 FFS is a silver diesel Ford Kuga first used on 6 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 146,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

V23 FFS silver Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,718 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 FFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
6 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 FFS was last recorded at 146,718 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,510 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
208 miles
Average per year
10,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,718 miles
  • 2025 – 146,510 miles
  • 2024 – 127,401 miles
  • 2023 – 105,139 miles
  • 2022 – 94,449 miles
  • 2021 – 84,991 miles
  • 2020 – 78,452 miles
  • 2019 – 68,212 miles
  • 2018 – 57,892 miles
  • 2017 – 47,273 miles
  • 2016 – 37,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,718 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,718 miles (+208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,718 miles
    Test number
    233797501685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,510 miles (+19,109)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,510 miles
    Test number
    573803668796
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps Cannot be turned off
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,401 miles (+22,262)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,401 miles
    Test number
    936993797862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass105,139 miles (+10,690)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,139 miles
    Test number
    816454452959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,449 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,449 miles
    Test number
    587051166311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,306 miles (+7,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,306 miles
    Test number
    812318655397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,991 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,991 miles
    Test number
    837632610473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,452 miles (+10,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    826281037007
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass68,212 miles (+10,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,212 miles
    Test number
    953931698034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,892 miles (+10,619)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,892 miles
    Test number
    162178292149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,273 miles (+9,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,273 miles
    Test number
    362254396154
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass37,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,905 miles
    Test number
    343924693102
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V23 FFS

Does V23 FFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 FFS is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 FFS?
The MOT on V23 FFS is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 FFS done?
V23 FFS was recorded at 146,718 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 10,613 miles a year.
Has V23 FFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 FFS has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V23 FFS 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 V23 FFS find?
V23 FFS passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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