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AP08 FTD

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,569 mi
Last recorded104,569 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 FTD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2024 104,569 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear trailing arms bushes starting to separate

Pass 2 Nov 2023 101,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,550 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,396 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Bracket loose. (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal missing antislip rubber, could be dangerous during wet weather and slippery.

Handbrake long travel.

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure Sligtly touching the tyre. ()

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 90,396 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Bracket loose. (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal missing antislip rubber, could be dangerous during wet weather and slippery.

Handbrake long travel.

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure Sligtly touching the tyre. ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust Final box silencer shield insecure.

Pass 31 Oct 2020 86,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 77,954 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,009 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 64,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,391 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,267 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,420 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 25,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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AP08 FTD is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP08 FTD, 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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AP08 FTD is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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