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AN08 ETD

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,417 mi
Last recorded134,417 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 ETD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 134,417 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 151,506 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 139,682 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 125,665 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 125,665 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 112,805 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 96,938 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,957 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 72,957 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,474 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 63,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 63,290 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure Both sides and nearside split. (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,038 miles

Poor washer pump pressure.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 52,038 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Poor washer pump pressure.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,370 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 35,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 35,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 29,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 24,322 miles

Nearside Front 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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AN08 ETD is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,564 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 AN08 ETD, 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 18 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AN08 ETD is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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