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A9 RFG

2017 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,509 mi
Last recorded136,509 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 RFG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 136,509 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,567 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 78,550 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 130,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded plus offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 130,621 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 brackets broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded plus offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 72,783 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 125,383 miles

Offside Front headlamp bottom mount is broken lamp is still secure and beam is ok

Pass 29 Nov 2023 58,753 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 58,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 117,747 miles

o/side headlamp has a broken bottom mount lamp is still secure beam ok

Fail 29 Mar 2023 117,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/side headlamp has a broken bottom mount lamp is still secure beam ok

Pass 28 Nov 2022 52,480 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 111,038 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp is slightly insecure at bottom mount beam ok

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 111,038 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp is slightly insecure at bottom mount beam ok

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 40,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 107,447 miles

both rear tyre are bald on inner edges

Fail 29 Mar 2021 107,447 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative due to broken mount (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear tyre are bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2020 31,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 26 Mar 2020 104,206 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,075 miles

o/side rear tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,558 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,327 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,677 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 50,674 miles

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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A9 RFG is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 RFG, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 RFG registered?

A9 RFG is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is A9 RFG safe to buy?

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