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BJ09 XAP

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,672 mi
Last recorded117,672 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 XAP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 117,672 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 117,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.59 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 117,504 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 117,487 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit on plate 0.59 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,103 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,916 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front play felt at road wheel when jacked

rear of vehicle needs cleaning and waxoiling

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

power steering rack has slight weep

slight play in track rods

Fail 22 Jun 2022 107,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering rack has slight weep

slight play in track rods

Pass 23 Jun 2021 100,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play in track rods

Fail 23 Jun 2021 100,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in track rods

Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,166 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,224 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,193 miles

Nail in off side rear tyre x2

Fail 11 Apr 2018 81,192 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in off side rear tyre x2

Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,537 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,207 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside good?? (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,040 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 57,040 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 54,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 48,097 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear trailing arm arm bushes slightly perished

nearside and offside rear trailing arm link arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2013 38,263 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,721 miles

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 XAP is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ09 XAP, 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 XAP is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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