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AC58 ELX

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,944 mi
Last recorded134,944 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 ELX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 134,944 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 134,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 129,042 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 129,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 119,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear heat shields loose

Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,364 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 110,364 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cracks in the groves of its tread ok time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just legal time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,304 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,459 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 90,459 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ELX is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

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

Is AC58 ELX safe to buy?

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