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DG59 FXE

2009 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,654 mi
Last recorded124,654 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 FXE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 124,654 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 119,164 miles

Heat shield slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

car under sealed

Fail 26 Jul 2023 119,164 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Heat shield slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 113,465 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2022 113,218 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2021 100,826 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2021 100,823 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak at turbo (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at dpf temp sensor (not fully fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm and heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shields insecure and fouling prop shaft

various components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,821 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes at rear sweating

underside components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 65,195 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 65,106 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,666 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 54,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,526 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 45,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,346 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,517 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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DG59 FXE is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Black with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG59 FXE, 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 DG59 FXE registered?

DG59 FXE is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DG59 FXE safe to buy?

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