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CH04 TAM

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,565 mi
Last recorded109,565 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH04 TAM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 109,565 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,036 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 101,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 91,063 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 76,572 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 60,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 47,133 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,788 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 29,386 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 27,148 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 23,732 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 21,324 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 17,896 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 14,410 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 11,584 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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CH04 TAM is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,564 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 CH04 TAM, 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 18 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CH04 TAM registered?

CH04 TAM is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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