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AC58 EFJ

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,535 mi
Last recorded141,535 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 EFJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 141,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 135,992 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 135,992 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 131,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 128,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 121,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 121,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 110,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

some engine/under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine/under body components

Fail 30 Oct 2018 110,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished / cracked exposing tyre cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished/cracked exposing tyre cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

some engine/under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine/under body components

Pass 21 Nov 2017 103,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,756 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Dec 2015 86,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread also perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 86,533 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,064 miles

under trays obscuring view

Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,465 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,372 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 49,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,049 miles

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

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

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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AC58 EFJ is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 83,302 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 AC58 EFJ, 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 17 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AC58 EFJ registered?

AC58 EFJ is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is AC58 EFJ safe to buy?

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