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BJ09 GAU

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,901 mi
Last recorded123,901 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 GAU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 123,901 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 111,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 111,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,707 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 92,836 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 92,824 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,107 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,128 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,219 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 72,763 miles

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

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

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 May 2018 72,763 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,957 miles

Front Inner both sides/tyres perishing/splitting/walls

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 57,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively very streaky (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way/inside/outside (4.1.D.1f)

Front Inner both sides/tyres perishing/splitting/walls

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,413 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both sides/tyres out of shape/treads and perished

Pass 17 Oct 2014 35,723 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,344 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 24,698 miles

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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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BJ09 GAU is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ09 GAU, 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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What year was BJ09 GAU registered?

BJ09 GAU is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 GAU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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