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AP12 EWU

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,908 mi
Last recorded118,908 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 EWU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 118,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder /cut on wall no cords viable at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded and thin

Pass 13 Jun 2024 109,745 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 100,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 91,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 4mm and low tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s number plate light missing... n/s works ok (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 91,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 4mm and low tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s number plate light missing... n/s works ok (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 82,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread low / bald plus slight miss shape

Offside Rear tyre inner tread low / bald plus slight miss shape

Fail 1 Jun 2021 82,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread low / bald plus slight miss shape

Offside Rear tyre inner tread low / bald plus slight miss shape

Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,377 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,229 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,853 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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AP12 EWU is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP12 EWU, 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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AP12 EWU is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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