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AJ53 JOE

2010 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,491 mi
Last recorded151,491 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JOE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 151,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 144,379 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 144,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 139,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 128,579 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 118,632 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 118,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 105,895 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 93,669 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,638 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,838 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,978 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 479,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,579 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,149 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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AJ53 JOE is a 2010 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AJ53 JOE, 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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What year was AJ53 JOE registered?

AJ53 JOE is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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