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AK05 JMK

2021 Ford Kuga

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,163 mi
Last recorded36,163 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Kuga29,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 JMK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 36,163 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 33,849 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 33,849 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 120,915 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 26,001 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 115,537 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 115,429 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 15,078 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,456 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 109,441 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,723 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 93,328 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,481 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,995 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,970 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,018 miles

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

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

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

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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AK05 JMK is a 2021 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2021 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 29,903 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 AK05 JMK, 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 5 years old, this Ford Kuga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 JMK registered?

AK05 JMK is a 2021 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2021.

Is AK05 JMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 JMK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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