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AJ10 SWU

2010 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,565 mi
Last recorded139,565 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 SWU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 139,565 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 133,147 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 123,885 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 123,885 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 114,273 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,089 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,594 miles

Front screen wash pump lazy operation

Pass 28 Nov 2019 94,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low @ 3mm and very low to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low @ 3mm and very low to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

font wheel alignment requires adjustment.

Fail 28 Nov 2019 94,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam. (Bulb not fitted correctly) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low @ 3mm and very low to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low @ 3mm and very low to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

font wheel alignment requires adjustment.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 85,872 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 85,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 65,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 48,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,845 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 30 May 2014 30,997 miles

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

rear tyre,s worn unevenly.

Fail 20 May 2013 23,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 23,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SWU is a 2010 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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