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AC57 DRC

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,506 mi
Last recorded115,506 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC57 DRC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 115,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH LIPPED/GROVED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARMS MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 115,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH LIPPED/GROVED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARMS MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 110,478 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated STIFF TO OPEN (3.1 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM OUTER/INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH UPPER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER ARM OUTER/INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 104,323 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 104,323 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not attached at either end. Wheel end split and would not seal if re attached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 97,716 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 97,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 89,864 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,000 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 79,192 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 79,192 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 71,190 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 61,402 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 48,562 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,782 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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AC57 DRC is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,676 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 AC57 DRC, 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 14 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC57 DRC is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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