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BG09 ZTX

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,028 mi
Last recorded149,028 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 ZTX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 149,028 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 139,431 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 127,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on the limit on the day of the test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 127,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on the limit on the day of the test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 123,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,489 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 102,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,811 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 91,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened damaged which is obstructing movement off lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,198 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 85,198 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,475 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 66,250 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 48,333 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 48,333 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 38,452 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,045 miles

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

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

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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BG09 ZTX is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG09 ZTX, 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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BG09 ZTX is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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