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AG08 HJZ

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,394 mi
Last recorded139,394 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 HJZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 139,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 126,333 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight under side corroison all under areas

Pass 10 Mar 2022 123,494 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 119,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 116,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 116,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 107,211 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 100,436 miles

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

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

Under-trays and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,627 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,690 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 64,517 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 64,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2013 45,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 45,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,635 miles

Rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,003 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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AG08 HJZ is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AG08 HJZ, 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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AG08 HJZ is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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