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CE59 JAU

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,659 mi
Last recorded148,659 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 JAU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2024 148,659 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure nearside (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working nearside (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 136,290 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 125,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 125,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,733 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2020 111,733 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,544 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,541 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 85,541 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,936 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 76,936 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,973 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 56,692 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 56,692 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,888 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 45,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,038 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 35,038 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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CE59 JAU is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CE59 JAU, 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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What year was CE59 JAU registered?

CE59 JAU is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is CE59 JAU safe to buy?

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