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AO14 HZE

2014 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,551 mi
Last recorded51,551 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 HZE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 51,551 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 47,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s cornering assist lamps n/w

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks evident, outer wall scuffed etc (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 27 Sep 2024 43,347 miles

Front n/s and o/s headlamp cornering assist lamps not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

covers and shields restricts view

record of engine timing belt change ?

Fail 27 Sep 2024 43,347 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front n/s and o/s headlamp cornering assist lamps not working

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

covers and shields restricts view

record of engine timing belt change ?

Pass 14 Sep 2023 38,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front cornering light bulbs not working

Fail 13 Sep 2023 38,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front cornering light bulbs not working

Pass 21 Sep 2022 35,457 miles

Front n/s and o/s cornering assist lamps not working

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

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

covers and shields restricts view

luggage compartment load

Pass 1 Oct 2021 33,359 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 31,608 miles

Rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 29 Sep 2020 31,608 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear pads on limit

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,608 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AO14 HZE is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 58,792 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 AO14 HZE, 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 12 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO14 HZE registered?

AO14 HZE is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is AO14 HZE safe to buy?

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