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AN08 GSZ

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,035 mi
Last recorded171,035 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 171,035 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sill area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on all components front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 171,016 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear headlamp levelling bracket insecure

surface corrosion to rear of car

Pass 14 Mar 2025 166,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 166,062 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 159,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 159,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 148,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2355517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 137,369 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 137,369 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 122,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2355517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,254 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 111,254 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE DOWN TO HALF WORN

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 104,070 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,823 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 93,376 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 93,376 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,049 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 80,510 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,347 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 57,937 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,937 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,063 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 GSZ is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

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

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