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AV65 OPZ

2015 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,783 mi
Last recorded94,783 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Kuga53,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 OPZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 94,783 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 94,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad delaminated from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,425 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 76,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (m))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 75,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated , scrubbed on outer sidewall (date stamped 2018) 2355018 (recommend to replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (date stamped 2018) 2355018 (recommend to replace) (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear suspension components

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

no diesel smoke content registered on diesel smoke meter for diesel smoke test due to low emissions engine fitted

rear underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 20 Nov 2023 75,441 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated , scrubbed on outer sidewall (date stamped 2018) 2355018 (recommend to replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (date stamped 2018) 2355018 (recommend to replace) (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear suspension components

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

no diesel smoke content registered on diesel smoke meter for diesel smoke test due to low emissions engine fitted

rear underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 6 Dec 2022 69,926 miles

engine undertray fitted

no diesel smoke content registered on diesel smoke meter for emissions test due to low emissions engine fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,843 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 56,566 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.00mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AV65 OPZ is a 2015 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 53,598 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 AV65 OPZ, 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 11 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV65 OPZ is a 2015 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 November 2015.

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