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AJ55 HAM

2008 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,350 mi
Last recorded117,350 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HAM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 117,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 108,310 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 24 Aug 2022 96,255 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,355 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 82,957 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,672 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 75,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 11 Jul 2018 65,003 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,249 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,699 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,201 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 34,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,631 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,801 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,216 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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AJ55 HAM is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,564 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 AJ55 HAM, 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 18 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ55 HAM registered?

AJ55 HAM is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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