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AD05 CAT

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,928 mi
Last recorded136,928 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CAT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 136,928 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 136,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 129,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 114,762 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 114,760 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,743 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 24 Feb 2017 84,520 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2017 84,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 70,074 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,968 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,739 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,744 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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AD05 CAT is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD05 CAT, 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 AD05 CAT registered?

AD05 CAT is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is AD05 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 CAT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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