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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

W18 BMTMOT history

W18 BMT is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 10 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 171,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

W18 BMT black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
171,275 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 BMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 BMT was last recorded at 171,275 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,235 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,040 miles
Average per year
6,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,275 miles
  • 2025 – 170,235 miles
  • 2023 – 168,130 miles
  • 2022 – 161,497 miles
  • 2021 – 153,678 miles
  • 2020 – 144,681 miles
  • 2019 – 138,210 miles
  • 2018 – 130,532 miles
  • 2017 – 121,754 miles
  • 2016 – 109,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,275 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,275 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    171,275 miles
    Test number
    551715925857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,235 miles (+2,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,235 miles
    Test number
    108381466353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  3. Pass168,130 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    168,130 miles
    Test number
    939470373931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail168,129 miles (+6,632)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,129 miles
    Test number
    650794403743
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass161,497 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,497 miles
    Test number
    533617800326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,678 miles (+8,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    153,678 miles
    Test number
    664311614073
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass144,681 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,681 miles
    Test number
    536254474424
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Fail144,674 miles (+6,464)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,674 miles
    Test number
    397184981303
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass138,210 miles (+7,678)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,210 miles
    Test number
    220419406545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,532 miles (+8,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,532 miles
    Test number
    639236716412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass121,754 miles (+12,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,754 miles
    Test number
    888546511062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass109,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    520308002271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 BMT

Does W18 BMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 BMT is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 BMT?
The MOT on W18 BMT is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 BMT done?
W18 BMT was recorded at 171,275 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,606 miles a year.
Has W18 BMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 BMT has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on W18 BMT 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 W18 BMT find?
W18 BMT passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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