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AP08 FUT

2008 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,345 mi
Last recorded135,345 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 135,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake only just pass rbt

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 135,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake only just pass rbt

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 124,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 117,004 miles

Nearside Rear Outer light lens cracked but not emitting white light

Fail 15 May 2020 117,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer light lens cracked but not emitting white light

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 114,865 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 114,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 109,250 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 102,858 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2016 95,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,119 miles

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 28 May 2014 75,523 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 70,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 64,204 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 56,456 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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AP08 FUT is a 2008 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 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 FUT, 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 FUT is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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