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AJ17 VGU

2017 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,042 mi
Last recorded56,042 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 VGU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 56,042 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 52,315 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 52,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 48,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 40,519 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 30 Dec 2021 35,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 27,107 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some 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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AJ17 VGU is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 AJ17 VGU, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ17 VGU registered?

AJ17 VGU is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is AJ17 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 VGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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