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DN09 LCG

2009 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,701 mi
Last recorded129,701 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 LCG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 129,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel tank heat shield loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 129,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel tank heat shield loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 115,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre heat shield loose

Fail 27 Feb 2024 115,330 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm in places 235/55r17 103w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm in places on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre heat shield loose

Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,732 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 20 Feb 2023 102,732 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,825 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,161 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 88,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,569 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 72,688 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,732 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,304 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 65,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge smooth and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge smooth and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,698 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,380 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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DN09 LCG is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Blue 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 DN09 LCG, 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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DN09 LCG is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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