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BJ12 MLO

2012 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,986 mi
Last recorded153,986 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 MLO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 153,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting defective

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 147,832 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 140,409 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2021 130,796 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,549 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 124,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 118,820 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 111,181 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 111,181 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 101,946 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,719 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 81,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear nails in tyre

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted as standard

Pass 15 May 2015 63,810 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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BJ12 MLO is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BJ12 MLO, 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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BJ12 MLO is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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