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BN59 OBH

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,709 mi
Last recorded172,709 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 OBH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 172,709 miles

Fuel system component leaking top of engine/injector pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Engine steady bar bushes worn

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 162,597 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 146,899 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 113,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 113,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 93,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 77,736 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 59,825 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,456 miles

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,800 miles

front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2017 48,800 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,265 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 42,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,273 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 36,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 31,193 miles

front brakes worn

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 31,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes worn

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,185 miles

front tyres limit inner edge devoid of tread

rear brakes worn to limit

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2013 26,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres limit inner edge devoid of tread

rear brakes worn to limit

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2012 20,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres 2mm inner edge

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,505 miles

all tyres 2mm inner edge

rear pads and discs worn

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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BN59 OBH is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN59 OBH, 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 BN59 OBH registered?

BN59 OBH is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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