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AU17 MZD

2017 Ford Kuga

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,723 mi
Last recorded84,723 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 MZD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 84,723 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 82,469 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 12 Jun 2025 82,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 8 Jul 2024 80,336 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 76,184 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 76,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2022 69,828 miles
Pass 30 May 2021 59,894 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre slightly distorted (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 MZD is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Brown 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 AU17 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

AU17 MZD is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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