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AJ58 FVU

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,370 mi
Last recorded191,370 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 FVU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 191,370 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front & rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Fail 31 Jan 2022 191,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust broken due to mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

front & rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 1 Feb 2021 185,673 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 185,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front strut turrets brackets corroded (rusted)

Fail 3 Dec 2019 185,659 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front strut turrets support brackets corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 185,446 miles

exhaust corroded

front brakle discs worn

front tyres low

suspension bushes perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 173,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion rear coil springs

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Sep 2015 151,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge and tread low

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 126,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 103,315 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 82,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc's lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc's lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,403 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 60,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AJ58 FVU is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ58 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ58 FVU registered?

AJ58 FVU is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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