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AF17 VCM

2017 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,422 mi
Last recorded149,422 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 149,422 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 149,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre`s bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 128,374 miles

Coolant leak Around cambelt cover/water pump area. ()

Coolant leak Expansion tank was empty ()

Fail 18 Feb 2025 128,374 miles

Coolant leak Around cambelt cover/water pump area. ()

Coolant leak Expansion tank was empty ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 101,946 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 85,396 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 85,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 49,873 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Mar 2020 36,752 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 VCM is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

AF17 VCM is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 April 2017.

Is AF17 VCM safe to buy?

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