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DC04 DEZ

2021 Ford Kuga

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,192 mi
Last recorded7,192 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Kuga29,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 DEZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 7,192 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 7,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2025 127,845 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 122,604 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 117,138 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 111,995 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 104,649 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 104,646 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 97,914 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 97,914 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear brake pads ( inner appear low )

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,529 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 92,526 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,430 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 85,430 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,757 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,227 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 36,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2013 22,739 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,038 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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DC04 DEZ is a 2021 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,332cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 29,903 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 DC04 DEZ, 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 5 years old, this Ford Kuga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DC04 DEZ registered?

DC04 DEZ is a 2021 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 December 2021.

Is DC04 DEZ safe to buy?

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