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AK17 BMU

2017 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,305 mi
Last recorded79,305 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 BMU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 79,305 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 79,262 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 72,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 63,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear link arm bushes deteriorating on Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,069 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 42,534 miles

Both rear brake discs inner faces badly corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 32,964 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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AK17 BMU is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 AK17 BMU, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK17 BMU registered?

AK17 BMU is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is AK17 BMU safe to buy?

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