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Ford Kuga

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,997 cc

X18 ELCMOT history

X18 ELC is a blue diesel Ford Kuga first used on 6 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 114,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

X18 ELC blue Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,471 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 ELC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
6 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 ELC was last recorded at 114,471 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 6,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,123 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6,348 miles
Average per year
8,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,471 miles
  • 2025 – 108,123 miles
  • 2024 – 101,397 miles
  • 2023 – 94,881 miles
  • 2022 – 85,296 miles
  • 2021 – 75,283 miles
  • 2020 – 66,932 miles
  • 2019 – 52,462 miles
  • 2018 – 38,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,471 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,471 miles
    Test number
    757728276850
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail114,471 miles (+6,348)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,471 miles
    Test number
    456185818145
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass108,123 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,123 miles
    Test number
    767015889788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,397 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,397 miles
    Test number
    979365204931
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail101,396 miles (+6,515)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,396 miles
    Test number
    882380318621
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass94,881 miles (+9,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,881 miles
    Test number
    780057172452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield loose over rear exhaust
  7. Pass85,296 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,296 miles
    Test number
    728606915404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail85,268 miles (+9,985)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,268 miles
    Test number
    722554180255
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass75,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    255472014404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,282 miles (+8,350)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,282 miles
    Test number
    892001507387
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  11. Pass66,932 miles (+14,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,932 miles
    Test number
    514127990789
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  12. Pass52,462 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,462 miles
    Test number
    920889414418
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail52,455 miles (+14,023)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,455 miles
    Test number
    446344299997
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass38,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,432 miles
    Test number
    666775610657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 ELC

Does X18 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 ELC is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 ELC?
The MOT on X18 ELC is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 ELC done?
X18 ELC was recorded at 114,471 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 8,728 miles a year.
Has X18 ELC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 ELC has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 ELC 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 X18 ELC find?
X18 ELC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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