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AN08 GJX

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,074 mi
Last recorded104,074 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 104,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 97,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 89,009 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2023 88,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both . (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 71,465 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 71,399 miles

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

Offside Stone chip in windscreen .

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 62,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Fail 18 Aug 2020 62,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 57,405 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 57,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,711 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 45,376 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust and mounts corroding

Front brake pads low, discs wearing - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Rear anti-roll bar corroding

Steering rack damp

Fail 23 Nov 2017 45,376 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust and mounts corroding

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads low, discs wearing - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Rear anti-roll bar corroding

Steering rack damp

Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

inner front brake pads seem low/discs wearing

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 26 Nov 2015 34,314 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Front Btake Pads Getting Low

Rear Brake Pads Worn Low --Discs Wearing--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Fail 26 Nov 2015 34,314 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Front Btake Pads Getting Low

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake Pads Worn Low --Discs Wearing--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail In N/S/R Tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 24 Jul 2013 21,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 12,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front & o/s/front tyres wearing on edges & perishing.

rear tyres perishing.

upper & lower engine covers fitted limited view of components.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 12,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/front & o/s/front tyres wearing on edges & perishing.

rear tyres perishing.

upper & lower engine covers fitted limited view of components.

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 GJX is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AN08 GJX registered?

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

Is AN08 GJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 GJX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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