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BN59 XBH

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,710 mi
Last recorded178,710 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 XBH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 178,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 167,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deterioating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes deterioating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 167,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deterioating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes deterioating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 166,868 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 165,003 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 160,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

slight corrosion on front subframe

slight corrosion on front suspension components

Fail 9 Nov 2021 160,659 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

slight corrosion on front subframe

slight corrosion on front suspension components

Pass 11 Nov 2020 157,852 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE

Fail 9 Nov 2020 157,848 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE

Pass 12 Nov 2019 154,649 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 154,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 154,583 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Oct 2018 148,043 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 136,687 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 136,687 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 124,166 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 111,028 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,213 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 101,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,310 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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BN59 XBH is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BN59 XBH, 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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BN59 XBH is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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