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Ford Kuga

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

Y15 ESBMOT history

Y15 ESB is a black diesel Ford Kuga first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

Y15 ESB black Ford Kuga – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Kuga, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,501 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 ESB
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 ESB was last recorded at 141,501 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 11,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,694 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,807 miles
Average per year
8,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,501 miles
  • 2024 – 129,694 miles
  • 2023 – 118,394 miles
  • 2021 – 112,044 miles
  • 2020 – 103,372 miles
  • 2019 – 98,725 miles
  • 2018 – 87,138 miles
  • 2017 – 75,699 miles
  • 2016 – 62,707 miles
  • 2015 – 50,854 miles
  • 2014 – 40,371 miles
  • 2013 – 35,852 miles
  • 2012 – 31,451 miles
  • 2011 – 25,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear lower arm corroded both side

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,501 miles (+11,807)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,501 miles
    Test number
    475565903578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lower arm corroded both side
  2. Pass129,694 miles (+6,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,694 miles
    Test number
    558055421926
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass123,351 miles (+4,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,351 miles
    Test number
    544831740277
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
  4. Pass118,394 miles (+6,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,394 miles
    Test number
    551188756907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass112,044 miles (+8,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,044 miles
    Test number
    746672729864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass103,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,372 miles
    Test number
    994219285476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,372 miles (+4,647)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,372 miles
    Test number
    175218758185
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod on rack worn n/s/f (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass98,725 miles (+11,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,725 miles
    Test number
    759194906402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass87,138 miles (+11,439)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,138 miles
    Test number
    906750777363
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass75,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,699 miles
    Test number
    861720191216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,699 miles (+12,992)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,699 miles
    Test number
    955334174689
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass62,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,707 miles
    Test number
    617981831851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a puncture in sidewall
  13. Fail62,707 miles (+11,853)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,707 miles
    Test number
    641614460745
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a puncture in sidewall
  14. Pass50,854 miles (+10,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,854 miles
    Test number
    488130285193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass40,371 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,371 miles
    Test number
    118444764155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,852 miles (+4,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,852 miles
    Test number
    698784363187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass31,451 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,451 miles
    Test number
    685351382128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,402 miles
    Test number
    419825461101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y15 ESB

Does Y15 ESB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 ESB is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y15 ESB?
The MOT on Y15 ESB is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 ESB done?
Y15 ESB was recorded at 141,501 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 8,001 miles a year.
Has Y15 ESB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 ESB has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on Y15 ESB 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 Y15 ESB find?
Y15 ESB passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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