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BT61 YZG

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,497 mi
Last recorded104,497 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 YZG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,458 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 98,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,261 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 91,261 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 82,707 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,391 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,921 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,362 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,816 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 36,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,365 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 25,394 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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BT61 YZG is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BT61 YZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT61 YZG registered?

BT61 YZG is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is BT61 YZG safe to buy?

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