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AP14 TBZ

2014 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,759 mi
Last recorded112,759 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Kuga58,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 TBZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 112,759 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 103,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 103,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,881 miles

Inner edge wear front tyres

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17-99V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 92,881 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner edge wear front tyres

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17-99V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

T.P.M.S.Light on

Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,349 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 73,725 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 73,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,855 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 58,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,457 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 48,457 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 42,594 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,966 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small cut in tread showing cord/ply but with in requirements

under trays obscuring underside components

vehicle service light is on

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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AP14 TBZ is a 2014 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 58,792 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 AP14 TBZ, 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 12 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP14 TBZ is a 2014 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 August 2014.

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