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BK59 YJZ

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,558 mi
Last recorded151,558 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 YJZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 151,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 142,828 miles

Nearside Rear Door won’t ooen

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight blow from flexi exhaust section

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 132,613 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 124,242 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 124,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 114,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 96,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,256 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 60,305 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,768 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner

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

fuel filler pipes damp

Fail 24 Nov 2015 45,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner

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

fuel filler pipes damp

Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,725 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 32,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,558 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 19,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 18,976 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 15,795 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 15,795 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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BK59 YJZ is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK59 YJZ, 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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What year was BK59 YJZ registered?

BK59 YJZ is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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