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BN59 YGG

2009 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,286 mi
Last recorded118,286 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 YGG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 118,286 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

prop shaft missing at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2025 118,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

prop shaft missing at time of test

Pass 10 May 2024 116,867 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 116,864 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 112,206 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,346 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 106,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower crank sensor wiring chaffing on driveshaft .I clipped it up it does not chaff but part of the wiring is still loose

Offside Rear 235/55/17 flat on presentation 10psi

Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,433 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 102,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 99,045 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,784 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,027 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,639 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,633 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 69,511 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit / cracked in places

Child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats - visually checked seatbelts only

Fail 19 Sep 2015 69,511 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit / cracked in places

Child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats - visually checked seatbelts only

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YGG is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 83,302 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YGG, 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 YGG is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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