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BG10 SYJ

2010 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,642 mi
Last recorded127,642 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 SYJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 127,642 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 127,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 110,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - tread not as deep as centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - tread not as deep as centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 110,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - tread not as deep as centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - tread not as deep as centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 109,886 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms - body mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 109,886 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms - body mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,588 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 101,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,080 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 91,178 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,656 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 10 mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 85,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 10 mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,546 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 57,546 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,854 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,482 miles

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

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)

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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BG10 SYJ is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 80,105 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 BG10 SYJ, 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 16 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG10 SYJ registered?

BG10 SYJ is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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