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B20 EJS

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,755 mi
Last recorded137,755 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 EJS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 137,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively

Fail 10 Feb 2023 137,750 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively

Pass 11 Feb 2022 126,643 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 126,641 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,050 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 112,014 miles

Fuel system component leaking Small leak coming from high pressure pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 101,756 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 78,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,236 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 70,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,215 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 61,215 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,168 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 49,580 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,730 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 39,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2012 29,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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B20 EJS is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 83,302 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 B20 EJS, 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 17 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B20 EJS is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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