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BK09 EFC

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,814 mi
Last recorded140,814 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 EFC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2024 140,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 137,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 133,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front foglight not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn inner edge/inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 128,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

slight movement in both front headlamps

Fail 3 Mar 2021 128,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

slight movement in both front headlamps

Pass 23 Mar 2020 120,884 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 120,883 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 116,666 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 116,666 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 114,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 107,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os appear close to limit (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to some underbody components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,867 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,867 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,090 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 87,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 80,485 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,114 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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BK09 EFC is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK09 EFC, 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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BK09 EFC is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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