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AO65 OPZ

2015 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,245 mi
Last recorded77,245 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Kuga53,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 OPZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,245 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front floor and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 77,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front floor and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 73,887 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2024 73,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 70,832 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 70,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 67,541 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 67,541 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both side rear fitted wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,283 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

engine and under body covers fitted

middle and back exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 64,283 miles

Position lamp not working both side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

engine and under body covers fitted

middle and back exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,624 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 61,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 59,560 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 59,560 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,700 miles

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

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

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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AO65 OPZ is a 2015 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2015 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 53,598 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 AO65 OPZ, 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 11 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO65 OPZ is a 2015 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 November 2015.

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