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AU17 KJE

2017 Ford Kuga

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,192 mi
Last recorded163,192 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 KJE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 163,192 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

center exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 145,779 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 145,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Does not hit headlight (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 127,899 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 127,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 110,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 91,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 72,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertray fitted obstructing full inspection.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,636 miles

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

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

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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AU17 KJE is a 2017 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU17 KJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU17 KJE registered?

AU17 KJE is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is AU17 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 KJE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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