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BD09 LMU

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,443 mi
Last recorded160,443 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 LMU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 160,443 miles

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))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 160,443 miles

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))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 160,378 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 152,341 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 144,396 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 144,396 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 138,536 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 134,273 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 128,365 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,546 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 110,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 99,359 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 87,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 87,607 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,996 miles

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 77,996 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,922 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 62,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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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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