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AJ10 MPX

2010 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,792 mi
Last recorded136,792 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 MPX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 136,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2026 136,471 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 132,489 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 128,518 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 128,518 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 121,365 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 113,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 106,306 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 106,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,448 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,685 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,027 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 69,309 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 69,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Pirelli 235/55R17/99H Tread low towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing due to oil contamination. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Washer tank requires flush out/refill with fresh fluid.

Wipers not working on high speed, okay on low and drizzle speeds.

Pass 1 May 2015 58,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 51,951 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 51,860 miles

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

damage to windscreen

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 39,051 miles

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

both rear tyres worn slightly 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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AJ10 MPX is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MPX, 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 MPX is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 May 2010.

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