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BN62 JSZ

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,276 mi
Last recorded98,276 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 JSZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 98,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 89,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (under bonnet) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 80,183 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 80,183 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,268 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 65,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,614 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 53,767 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 53,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,167 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 47,162 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sidesw (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,543 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,523 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre + slightly perishing on outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly perishing on outer edge

Fail 27 Sep 2016 35,523 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine coolant below minimum

nail in nearside rear tyre + slightly perishing on outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly perishing on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BN62 JSZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,676 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 BN62 JSZ, 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 14 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN62 JSZ registered?

BN62 JSZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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