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AJ61 PLF

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,611 mi
Last recorded211,611 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 PLF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 211,611 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 211,611 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking pinion pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 210,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 206,696 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 206,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 195,580 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 174,466 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 163,646 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 163,608 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 157,229 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 135,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 75,521 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,304 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,739 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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AJ61 PLF is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,676 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 AJ61 PLF, 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 14 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ61 PLF registered?

AJ61 PLF is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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