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AM53 BRY

2017 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,365 mi
Last recorded121,365 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 BRY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 121,365 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Drop link cracked

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drop link cracked

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

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

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 107,392 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 107,391 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 101,445 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear both 3mm both size 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 86,225 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 86,225 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 61,047 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

Pass 19 Jul 2021 35,808 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 31,891 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2020

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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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AM53 BRY is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM53 BRY, 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 AM53 BRY registered?

AM53 BRY is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 May 2017.

Is AM53 BRY safe to buy?

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