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AJ10 DZS

2010 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,829 mi
Last recorded127,829 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 DZS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 127,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

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

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Fail 24 Sep 2025 127,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Pass 3 Sep 2024 120,093 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle and suspension arms corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2024 120,093 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle and suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 104,961 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2022 104,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high due to level sensor broken off the suspension arm (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2021 98,689 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 22 Sep 2021 98,684 miles

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 7 Jan 2021 97,002 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 85,348 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,184 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 69,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 66,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slight damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

fan belt slipping

Fail 3 Jan 2018 66,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed been ran flat (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slight damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

fan belt slipping

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 62,657 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,977 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,106 miles

nearside and offside front tyres getting low on inner edges 3/2mm

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,545 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 40,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ10 DZS is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AJ10 DZS, 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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AJ10 DZS is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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