MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coolant leak ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Front post DPF filter exhaust pipe corroded.
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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 ()
Nearside Rear 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 ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?
Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AL04 MEG is a 2014 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2014 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 58,792 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 AL04 MEG, 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 12 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AL04 MEG is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2014.
Is AL04 MEG safe to buy?
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