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AN08 FGK

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,427 mi
Last recorded153,427 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 153,427 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 142,233 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,402 miles

Central Fuel pipe chafing under bonnet leak off pipe no leak (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 136,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on top of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 126,927 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 126,923 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 121,673 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 121,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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 ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 114,823 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 108,973 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 103,044 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 103,044 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Wheel nut(s) missing off each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,708 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,076 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2013 74,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,558 miles

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 FGK is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AN08 FGK, 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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What year was AN08 FGK registered?

AN08 FGK is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AN08 FGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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