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BW08 EJW

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,220 mi
Last recorded136,220 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 EJW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 136,220 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 128,740 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 127,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 114,427 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,536 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 92,536 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,196 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 75,196 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 53,759 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 21,614 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,631 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 16,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BW08 EJW is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BW08 EJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW08 EJW registered?

BW08 EJW is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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