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AP17 EJA

2017 Ford Kuga

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,627 mi
Last recorded43,627 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 EJA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 43,627 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 17 Nov 2025 43,627 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 6 Dec 2024 41,285 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 41,285 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 38,188 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 33,665 miles

Offside Rear thorn in side wall

Pass 27 Apr 2022 28,909 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 21,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords area of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 26 May 2020 16,309 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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AP17 EJA is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 AP17 EJA, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP17 EJA registered?

AP17 EJA is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 6 June 2017.

Is AP17 EJA safe to buy?

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