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AM61 MCE

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,555 mi
Last recorded141,555 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM61 MCE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 141,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 134,234 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 127,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 118,862 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,420 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 111,419 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 104,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 93,390 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 93,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 86,304 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly ran off inside edge [from 3mm]

Offside Rear tyre slightly ran off inside edge [from 3mm]

emissions to clean for a result

Pass 5 May 2017 73,833 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 7 May 2016 56,793 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,827 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 40,826 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Inner Rear 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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AM61 MCE is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AM61 MCE, 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.

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What year was AM61 MCE registered?

AM61 MCE is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is AM61 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM61 MCE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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