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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

X55 JHCMOT history

X55 JHC is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 25 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2024.

X55 JHC black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
131,360 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 JHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Kuga
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 JHC was last recorded at 131,360 miles on 23 Mar 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,353 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,360 miles
  • 2023 – 119,891 miles
  • 2022 – 106,171 miles
  • 2021 – 99,352 miles
  • 2019 – 88,014 miles
  • 2018 – 85,430 miles
  • 2017 – 80,422 miles
  • 2016 – 75,839 miles
  • 2015 – 70,942 miles
  • 2014 – 58,442 miles
  • 2013 – 47,435 miles
  • 2012 – 40,253 miles
  • 2011 – 31,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,360 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,360 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,360 miles
    Test number
    350457036940
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail131,353 miles (+11,462)4 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,353 miles
    Test number
    624015963396
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass119,891 miles (+567)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,891 miles
    Test number
    934987324416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail119,324 miles (+13,153)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,324 miles
    Test number
    806812222384
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass106,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,171 miles
    Test number
    305212079847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,171 miles (+6,819)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,171 miles
    Test number
    272526796961
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass99,352 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,352 miles
    Test number
    222680324414
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail99,281 miles (+11,267)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,281 miles
    Test number
    561175229000
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass88,014 miles (+2,584)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,014 miles
    Test number
    705379395840
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  10. Pass85,430 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,430 miles
    Test number
    763104825701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,422 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,422 miles
    Test number
    385782579431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,839 miles (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,839 miles
    Test number
    631990947862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,942 miles (+12,500)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,942 miles
    Test number
    113683674346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,442 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,442 miles
    Test number
    138644814306
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail58,442 miles (+11,007)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,442 miles
    Test number
    449754814440
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass47,435 miles (+7,182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,435 miles
    Test number
    438281213473
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting worn
  17. Pass40,253 miles (+8,683)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,253 miles
    Test number
    147575902345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,570 miles
    Test number
    979010591261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X55 JHC

Does X55 JHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X55 JHC expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X55 JHC?
The MOT on X55 JHC expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X55 JHC done?
X55 JHC was recorded at 131,360 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2024, an average of 8,026 miles a year.
Has X55 JHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 JHC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X55 JHC 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 X55 JHC find?
X55 JHC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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