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BJ62 XVB

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,735 mi
Last recorded127,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 XVB
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 127,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement light perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight mounting broken, lamp remains fairly secure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement light perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 123,620 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 123,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside washer jet misaligned

Offside headlight upper mounting broken, lamp is still fairly secure.

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jun 2024 119,158 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 113,911 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 107,171 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 98,350 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 97,811 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 88,939 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 88,939 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,513 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 77,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,881 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cassilated and perished

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,307 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 XVB is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ62 XVB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ62 XVB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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