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BJ62 VZL

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,305 mi
Last recorded162,305 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VZL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 162,305 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 161,762 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 158,635 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 150,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 140,346 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 140,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2022 140,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 126,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 126,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 98,811 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 98,811 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 88,352 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 11 Oct 2019 88,352 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 77,776 miles

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Fail 17 Oct 2018 77,776 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,524 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

low emiter

Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,150 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,495 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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BJ62 VZL is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ62 VZL, 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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What year was BJ62 VZL registered?

BJ62 VZL is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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