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DRZ 3618

2009 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,135 mi
Last recorded115,135 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 3618
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 115,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge & close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 115,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge & close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 105,626 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Mar 2025 105,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r trailing arm frontmost bush breaking up / unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2024 92,469 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,240 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 80,240 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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DRZ 3618 is a 2009 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRZ 3618, 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 DRZ 3618 registered?

DRZ 3618 is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is DRZ 3618 safe to buy?

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