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AJ10 ZNS

2010 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,447 mi
Last recorded116,447 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 116,447 miles

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2026 116,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Dec 2025 116,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexy blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges 3mm tread

Nearside handbrake low effort

Rear tyres worn on edge close to cords 2mm tread 2355018

play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 14 Dec 2024 104,863 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 104,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp levelling micro switch broken off suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 94,212 miles

Offside Rear headlamp leveling device repaired

Fail 6 Dec 2023 94,212 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 inefficient (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,678 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,891 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 74,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 68,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear subframe (4.1.5 (a))

Undertray insecure fuel tank (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached engine (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,106 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 66,104 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 57,257 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 57,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 40,816 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,083 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 30,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,610 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 25,260 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 25,260 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,465 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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AJ10 ZNS is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZNS, 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 ZNS is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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