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AF02 ALJ

2014 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,525 mi
Last recorded89,525 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 ALJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 89,525 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 89,525 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back mox mount split and cable tied together (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 67,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 58,077 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Apr 2021 58,077 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 53,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,851 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 40,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2017 31,885 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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AF02 ALJ is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 58,792 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 AF02 ALJ, 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 12 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF02 ALJ registered?

AF02 ALJ is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 September 2014.

Is AF02 ALJ safe to buy?

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