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AD08 ZHJ

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,026 mi
Last recorded138,026 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZHJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 138,026 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 137,840 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 120,920 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2025 120,918 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2024 104,778 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 90,391 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 90,391 miles

Windscreen washer not working all not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 87,739 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 84,352 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 81,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,813 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,837 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,115 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,018 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,872 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,759 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,641 miles

front brake pads worn low .

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,039 miles

front brake pads wearing low .

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,326 miles

front brake pads getting low .

rear brake pads worn low .

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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AD08 ZHJ is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AD08 ZHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD08 ZHJ registered?

AD08 ZHJ is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AD08 ZHJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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