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EA09 TPX

2009 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,728 mi
Last recorded170,728 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 TPX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 170,728 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 170,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 159,062 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 159,010 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 148,045 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 148,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 127,292 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 110,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,491 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 90,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 80,842 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 28 Apr 2016 80,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,574 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 49,714 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 36,304 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on edges.

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 TPX is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA09 TPX, 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 TPX is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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