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Ford Kuga

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

V40 ARCMOT history

V40 ARC is a grey diesel Ford Kuga first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

V40 ARC grey Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,955 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 ARC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 ARC was last recorded at 89,955 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,955 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,955 miles
  • 2025 – 85,671 miles
  • 2024 – 81,601 miles
  • 2023 – 76,031 miles
  • 2022 – 70,157 miles
  • 2021 – 64,690 miles
  • 2020 – 59,445 miles
  • 2019 – 53,552 miles
  • 2018 – 41,736 miles
  • 2017 – 32,145 miles
  • 2016 – 22,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,955 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,955 miles
    Test number
    747283300127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,955 miles (+4,284)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,955 miles
    Test number
    800284236250
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass85,671 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,671 miles
    Test number
    425500826941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,601 miles (+5,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    944603284194
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass76,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,031 miles
    Test number
    567755015506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail76,030 miles (+5,873)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    725901264703
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass70,157 miles (+5,467)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,157 miles
    Test number
    266589937083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass64,690 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,690 miles
    Test number
    338247443503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,445 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    610861845777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,552 miles (+11,816)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,552 miles
    Test number
    404866815660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,736 miles (+9,591)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,736 miles
    Test number
    884655812043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,145 miles (+9,256)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,145 miles
    Test number
    796144093038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,889 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,889 miles
    Test number
    724929166316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,307 miles
    Test number
    184091276516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 ARC

Does V40 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 ARC is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 ARC?
The MOT on V40 ARC is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 ARC done?
V40 ARC was recorded at 89,955 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,561 miles a year.
Has V40 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 ARC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 ARC 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 V40 ARC find?
V40 ARC passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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