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AJ02 GEM

2010 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,742 mi
Last recorded118,742 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 GEM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 118,742 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 110,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 110,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 99,658 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 99,642 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 93,655 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 93,655 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,950 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 78,167 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 71,122 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 68,276 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

engine cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 63,287 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 63,287 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 56,230 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 48,641 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 40,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2014 31,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 17,362 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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AJ02 GEM is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 80,105 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 AJ02 GEM, 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 16 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ02 GEM is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 May 2010.

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