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DG04 RCG

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,524 mi
Last recorded181,524 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 RCG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 181,524 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 181,522 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 166,617 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 166,615 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 150,369 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 141,160 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 136,658 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 125,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 113,395 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 113,395 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 102,079 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 89,497 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 89,497 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 75,928 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 61,219 miles

offside rear tyre large cut's on inner wall

Fail 13 May 2014 61,219 miles

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

offside rear tyre large cut's on inner wall

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,793 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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DG04 RCG is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG04 RCG, 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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DG04 RCG is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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