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AO62 JRU

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,232 mi
Last recorded99,232 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 JRU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 99,232 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 99,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 91,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust central hanger detatched

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,303 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 83,302 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,616 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 77,616 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,745 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 65,835 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded in places

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,091 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 54,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,467 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,543 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO62 JRU is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,676 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 AO62 JRU, 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 14 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO62 JRU registered?

AO62 JRU is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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