MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo / intake pipework area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Poor condition. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leak coming from rack seal outwards from gaitor. (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack track control arm drum stick ball / cup worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth edge of tread. 235/45 R 19. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Body / floor exhaust heat shied insecure.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracking. DOT 2019. 235/50 R 19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracking. DOT 2018. 235/50 R19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Opacity / 0:54. m-1 Maximum limit. Overall test result 1:42. m-1. (8.2.2.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust joint has a minor leak. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo / intake pipework area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Poor condition. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leak coming from rack seal outwards from gaitor. (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack track control arm drum stick ball / cup worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth edge of tread. 235/45 R 19. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Body / floor exhaust heat shied insecure.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracking. DOT 2019. 235/50 R 19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracking. DOT 2018. 235/50 R19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster that is bolted to the tail gate has a damaged lens sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall 2mm also 235 45 r 19 99 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear gasket joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advisory ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 2019 dot deep cut 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 dot perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and turbo pressure pipe signs of leak!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nsf steering rack gaiter is damp sill inside rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack and chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD09 LMU is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 BD09 LMU, 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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BD09 LMU is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 July 2009.
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