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BA55 HWK

2005 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,616 mi
Last recorded82,616 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 HWK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 82,616 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 43,849 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 80,382 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 80,378 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 43,663 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 77,786 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 77,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 43,160 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 75,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 75,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 42,406 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 70,686 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,397 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,464 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 64,464 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,595 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,274 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 39,685 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,550 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 48,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,465 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,448 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,780 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,513 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,996 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,013 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 29,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,927 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,552 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,270 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,064 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,700 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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BA55 HWK is a 2005 Ford Kuga in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BA55 HWK, 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 21 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BA55 HWK registered?

BA55 HWK is a 2005 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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