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AJ12 JWG

2012 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,658 mi
Last recorded111,658 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 JWG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 111,658 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 111,656 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 100,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 91,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 91,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 81,755 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 73,061 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge & tyre perished & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,732 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 58,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,681 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre low worn on inner edge rear less than 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 37,636 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,353 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low on 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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AJ12 JWG is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,676 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 AJ12 JWG, 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 14 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ12 JWG is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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