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Central Front Gearbox mounting defective bushes splitting-noise and banging when vehicle takes up drive ()
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on mirror ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front clutch pedal anti slip provision missing-pedal rubber
Nearside Rear lamp unit fitted incorrectly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. luggage in boot-wheelchair not allowing seat backrest to be secured (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure-leaking oil (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Front Gearbox mounting defective bushes splitting-noise and banging when vehicle takes up drive ()
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on mirror ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front clutch pedal anti slip provision missing-pedal rubber
Nearside Rear lamp unit fitted incorrectly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Light unit damaged
Offside Front Fog light inop
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Light unit damaged
Offside Front Fog light inop
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Cracked light unit
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Cracked light unit
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?
Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT59 VGU is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2010 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 80,105 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 BT59 VGU, 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 16 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BT59 VGU registered?
BT59 VGU is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 January 2010.
Is BT59 VGU safe to buy?
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