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AB08 BXH

2008 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,069 mi
Last recorded142,069 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BXH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 142,069 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 133,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres close edges

Pass 5 Jul 2023 125,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 107,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

wear to nearside front tyre sidewalls

Fail 9 Jun 2022 107,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

wear to nearside front tyre sidewalls

Pass 7 Jul 2021 100,600 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 97,596 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 91,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust on rear coil springs and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise timeing belt no record in service book

brake fluid last changed in 2013

Fail 13 Nov 2019 91,158 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust on rear coil springs and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise timeing belt no record in service book

brake fluid last changed in 2013

Pass 15 Nov 2018 84,999 miles

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

advise brake fluid change last done in 2013

timeing belt advised no record of being carried out in service book

Fail 15 Nov 2018 84,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise brake fluid change last done in 2013

timeing belt advised no record of being carried out in service book

Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to wear limit (3.5.1g)

Oil leak mist of oil from lower half of engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to wear limits (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 70,773 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 70,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 62,548 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 62,548 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 56,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 55,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 55,805 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 41,166 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 25,501 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2011 16,104 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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AB08 BXH is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AB08 BXH, 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 AB08 BXH registered?

AB08 BXH is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is AB08 BXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BXH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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