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EA09 TXP

2009 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,901 mi
Last recorded104,901 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 104,901 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 102,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 102,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 99,013 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,449 miles

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))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 96,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 10 Aug 2022 93,087 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 90,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 31 Jul 2020 88,617 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres nearing markers (5.2.3 (e))

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Fail 31 Jul 2020 88,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres nearing markers (5.2.3 (e))

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,657 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2019 85,564 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2018 82,196 miles

Chip in window screen in zone A

Fail 6 Aug 2018 82,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Chip in window screen in zone A

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,664 miles

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

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

n/s indicator repeater lense missing

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,315 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f indicator repeater lense missing

slight body damage n/s/r door/ wheel arch

Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,368 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,107 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 40,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 32,145 miles

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

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

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 TXP is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA09 TXP registered?

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

Is EA09 TXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA09 TXP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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