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AF17 UPW

2017 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,597 mi
Last recorded122,597 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 UPW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 122,597 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 122,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 101,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 81,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 58,401 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 42,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 32,119 miles

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

Front Tyre treads 3mm

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 18,837 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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AF17 UPW is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 AF17 UPW, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF17 UPW registered?

AF17 UPW is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is AF17 UPW safe to buy?

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