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BJ09 XCA

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,437 mi
Last recorded178,437 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 XCA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 178,437 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 178,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 173,691 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2024 173,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Oct 2023 168,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low smooth on inner band 235/55 zr17 103w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 20 Oct 2023 168,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management warning lamp staying lit (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low smooth on inner band 235/55 zr17 103w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 158,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 149,350 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 149,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working pump not running (3.5 (a))

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 26 Oct 2020 138,555 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 138,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 0mm left and cords exposed - 235/55 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 0mm left and cords exposed - 235/55 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 123,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 106,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 106,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 106,515 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

coolant level low

engine malfunction light on dash

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,503 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 87,813 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 87,813 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2016 77,171 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 66,949 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 66,949 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 54,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,421 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 29,047 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 XCA is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XCA, 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 XCA is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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