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BG62 HZS

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,149 mi
Last recorded187,149 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 HZS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 187,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear lights covered in tape

Pass 17 Mar 2025 172,523 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 154,821 miles

Offside Rear stop lamp lense damage

misting of oil by the diesel tank

Pass 6 Feb 2023 137,317 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 137,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 116,992 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 116,963 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,810 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber cover is missing

Fail 13 Jan 2021 101,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear registration plate light not working

clutch pedal anti slip rubber cover is missing

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,604 miles

Vehicle very wet/dirty while tested

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,370 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,066 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight flat spots

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,593 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 35,171 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 35,171 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover/under tray fitted

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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BG62 HZS is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,676 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 BG62 HZS, 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 14 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG62 HZS registered?

BG62 HZS is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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