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AE08 TDS

2008 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

187,717 mi
Last recorded187,717 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TDS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 187,717 miles

fly wheel ratttling baf

Pass 8 Nov 2021 175,784 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 173,985 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 160,243 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 160,230 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 151,540 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 138,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 118,231 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 100,853 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,452 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,921 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,710 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 70,682 miles

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

suspect diesel leak from filler area

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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AE08 TDS is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AE08 TDS, 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 AE08 TDS registered?

AE08 TDS is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is AE08 TDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TDS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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