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EA09 MBF

2009 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,235 mi
Last recorded105,235 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 MBF
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 105,235 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 98,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 92,678 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 85,058 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 79,703 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 79,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 71,995 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

small oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Apr 2020 67,534 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON MINIMUM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 61,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 57,826 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 52,742 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 52,742 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 28,544 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 23,530 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)

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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EA09 MBF is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EA09 MBF, 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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EA09 MBF is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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