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RK17 XMU

2017 Ford Kuga · Diesel · 1997cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 9 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£190

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

MOT & Mileage History for RK17 XMU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,916
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2020
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,290

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading96,916 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,290
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK17 XMU 26k44k61k79k97k '20'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,916 miles
Since last MOT+14,971 miles
PASS
Mileage81,945 miles
Since last MOT+12,524 miles
PASS
Mileage69,421 miles
Since last MOT+8,114 miles
PASS
Mileage61,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,307 miles
Since last MOT+10,417 miles
PASS
Mileage50,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,890 miles
Since last MOT+14,423 miles
PASS
Mileage36,467 miles
Since last MOT+10,553 miles
PASS
Mileage25,914 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Kuga

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Kuga models (2012–2019), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Tailgate catch/latch knocking

The tailgate catch mechanism wears or loosens, causing play in the latch assembly. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (new catch + labour).[1]

Gear lever gaiter wear

Rubber gaiter around the gear shifter splits or degrades prematurely. · Typical repair: £50-£150 (new gaiter + labour).[1]

Door creaks

Door hinges or seals dry out/wear, causing friction in the door mechanism. · Typical repair: £80-£200 (grease hinges/seals or replace bushes).[1]

Keyless entry door handle sensor failure

Salt/water ingress corrodes sensors in the exterior door handles (keyless models). · Typical repair: £150-£400 (clean/replace handle sensor).[2][3]

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 XMU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2017
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier17 — March 2017 to August 2017

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About RK17 XMU

What car is RK17 XMU?

RK17 XMU is an red Ford Kuga, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Reading in 2017.

What is the mileage of RK17 XMU?

The last recorded mileage for RK17 XMU was 96,916 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK17 XMU passed its MOT?

RK17 XMU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2025.

Is RK17 XMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK17 XMU is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RK17 XMU?

RK17 XMU is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.