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AJ58 GPV

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,943 mi
Last recorded169,943 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 169,943 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All X 4, front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective Near the middle silencer. (broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower The rear axle diff has an oil leak.

Emissions clean.

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer CV boot has a slight leak of grease.

Offside Front Outer The door mirror housing is insecure and now inside the car.

The body under side has general corrosion.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear inner treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 163,181 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 150,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 140,358 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 140,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 138,561 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 133,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 124,778 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bald inside edge and starting to split

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,836 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,213 miles

engine check light on

nearside front cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 7 Oct 2014 77,977 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 77,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 70,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,232 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,463 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,124 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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AJ58 GPV is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ58 GPV, 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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AJ58 GPV is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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