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AN08 GFZ

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,231 mi
Last recorded159,231 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 GFZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 159,231 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 150,801 miles

exhaust flexie deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2023 145,610 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 136,005 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 122,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front head light loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 122,918 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front head light loose

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 117,871 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both worn badly on inner edge cupped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 109,350 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 109,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned lamp flickers. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 99,170 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 99,170 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,870 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 87,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,267 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2014 63,455 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,384 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 46,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,852 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,533 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 GFZ is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver 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 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

AN08 GFZ is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AN08 GFZ safe to buy?

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