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BJ09 MFU

2009 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,448 mi
Last recorded156,448 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 MFU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 156,448 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 153,236 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 153,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 149,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 140,192 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 140,192 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 133,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 127,400 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,660 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 108,104 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,164 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,133 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 70,425 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres stepping on inner

slight roughness in osr wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,425 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres stepping on inner

slight roughness in osr wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2014 55,383 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,773 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,571 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BJ09 MFU is a 2009 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MFU, 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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BJ09 MFU is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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