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AJ61 PMO

2012 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,675 mi
Last recorded89,675 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 PMO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 89,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 86,091 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 86,091 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,289 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,280 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 69,391 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 1 Jun 2022 62,633 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 59,342 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 57,220 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 54,892 miles

Bonnet difficult to open.

O/S/R and N/S/R brake pad thickness getting low.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,150 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,403 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,868 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall small split

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 PMO is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ61 PMO registered?

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

Is AJ61 PMO safe to buy?

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