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DJ07 TAZ

2009 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

131,346 mi
Last recorded131,346 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ07 TAZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 131,346 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 131,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 123,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 117,569 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 115,544 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 113,595 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,119 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 107,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 110,543 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,192 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2021 108,298 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front wipers slightly smearing

handbrake has slight reserve travel

rear diff has slight misting of oil

Pass 12 Jun 2020 106,294 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 72,951 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,780 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 103,831 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,266 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 100,846 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 91,289 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,093 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,118 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 69,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,976 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 51,056 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 19 Jun 2012 44,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 43,118 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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DJ07 TAZ is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 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 DJ07 TAZ, 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 DJ07 TAZ registered?

DJ07 TAZ is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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