# RF59SWJ — FORD KUGA MOT History & Vehicle Check

RF59SWJ is a Black FORD KUGA, Diesel (1997cc), first registered 2010-01-29. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for RF59SWJ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | RF59SWJ |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | KUGA |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1997cc |
| First registered | 2010-01-29 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-01-25 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 19
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 68.42%
- Total defects recorded: 75

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 11:55:26 | PASSED | 187,896 MI | 2027-01-25 00:00:00 |
| 2025-01-21 16:44:15 | PASSED | 180,593 MI | 2026-01-25 00:00:00 |
| 2025-01-21 09:25:28 | FAILED | 180,591 MI | — |
| 2024-01-18 17:35:03 | PASSED | 165,472 MI | 2025-01-25 00:00:00 |
| 2024-01-18 15:09:49 | FAILED | 165,472 MI | — |
| 2023-01-26 17:03:17 | PASSED | 157,761 MI | 2024-01-25 00:00:00 |
| 2023-01-25 14:51:13 | FAILED | 157,761 MI | — |
| 2021-10-07 14:46:26 | PASSED | 144,879 MI | 2022-10-06 00:00:00 |
| 2020-09-22 13:27:43 | PASSED | 143,974 MI | 2021-09-21 00:00:00 |
| 2019-09-19 08:34:22 | PASSED | 143,086 MI | 2020-09-18 00:00:00 |
| 2019-09-19 08:34:21 | FAILED | 143,086 MI | — |
| 2017-11-16 13:54:32 | PASSED | 141,986 MI | 2018-11-15 00:00:00 |
| 2017-11-16 10:54:24 | FAILED | 141,983 MI | — |
| 2017-03-30 09:19:31 | PASSED | 133,997 MI | 2018-03-29 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-25 12:28:36 | PASSED | 116,446 MI | 2017-03-24 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-25 12:28:35 | FAILED | 116,446 MI | — |
| 2015-03-12 12:59:48 | PASSED | 97,583 MI | 2016-03-12 00:00:00 |
| 2014-02-13 12:05:24 | PASSED | 76,699 MI | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-13 13:43:58 | PASSED | 56,671 MI | 2014-03-12 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-01-21 16:44:15 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front fog lamp inop.
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))

**2025-01-21 09:25:28 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front fog lamp inop.
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

**2024-01-18 17:35:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Coolant leak of engine ()
- ADVISORY: Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**2024-01-18 15:09:49 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Coolant leak of engine ()
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

**2023-01-26 17:03:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Central Front bonnet catch starting to seize up
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

**2023-01-25 14:51:13 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Central Front bonnet catch starting to seize up
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

**2019-09-19 08:34:21 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- PRS: Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- PRS: Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

**2017-11-16 10:54:24 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Nearside Tyres (4.1.E.1)

**2016-03-25 12:28:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55R17 (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: 2 Nails in offside rear tyre

**2016-03-25 12:28:35 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: 2 Nails in offside rear tyre
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55R17 (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for RF59SWJ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/RF59SWJ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-25.