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A3 OYD

1997 Ford Kuga

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,460 mi
Last recorded97,460 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OYD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 97,460 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,327 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,211 miles

CATALYTIC CONVERTER SLOW TO CONVERTER AND REDUCE EMISSIONS

Fail 6 Jul 2023 97,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

CATALYTIC CONVERTER SLOW TO CONVERTER AND REDUCE EMISSIONS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 97,098 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Fail 14 Jun 2021 97,090 miles

Emissions not tested IDLE CO% AT THE END OF THE FAST IDLE TEST WAS MEASURED IN EXCESS OF 5.0%. DUE TO A LARGE LOSS OF EGINE COOLANT THE FULL EMISSION TEST WAS ABORTED TO PROTECT DAMAGE TO ENGINE. (8.2.1.2 (d))

LARGE COOLANT LOSS FROM AROUND O/S/R FORWARD OF WHEEL

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,784 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,572 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot open lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Jul 2014 96,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre old & starting to perish 2007 yom

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 96,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre old & starting to perish 2007 yom

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 96,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 94,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 93,908 miles

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

advise nearside front brake disc is corroded on inner face!

Fail 10 Jul 2010 93,908 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise nearside front brake disc is corroded on inner face!

Pass 5 Dec 2008 92,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 87,982 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 87,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 78,387 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 78,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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A3 OYD is a 1997 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 OYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 OYD registered?

A3 OYD is a 1997 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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