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AJ58 GNO

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,912 mi
Last recorded162,912 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 GNO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 162,912 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Sep 2025 162,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 153,301 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))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 153,301 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 146,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Jan 2024 146,433 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

front fog lights not working pre 1 march 2018

Pass 1 Sep 2023 145,612 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 145,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 141,385 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 136,807 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 132,955 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 132,955 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 129,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 125,455 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 125,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 120,235 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 120,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,625 miles

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 109,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres slight splits on inner walls

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,965 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 89,945 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 82,634 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 76,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,247 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 68,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise both front tyres wearing excessive on inner tread

Pass 21 Sep 2011 68,195 miles

advise both front tyres wearing excessive on inner tread

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 GNO is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GNO, 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 AJ58 GNO registered?

AJ58 GNO is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is AJ58 GNO safe to buy?

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