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AA08 EGJ

2008 Ford Kuga

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,134 mi
Last recorded138,134 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EGJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 138,134 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody sealant applied

Pass 9 Oct 2024 133,133 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion on brakes and suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2023 128,695 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 123,204 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 118,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 97,507 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 97,500 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,674 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 85,674 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2017 76,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch trim insecure, Not fouling any components at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,285 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,018 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,117 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 13 Dec 2012 27,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner tread.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 21,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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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AA08 EGJ is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AA08 EGJ, 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 18 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA08 EGJ registered?

AA08 EGJ is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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