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EA59 GBZ

2009 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,268 mi
Last recorded150,268 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 GBZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 150,268 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 150,268 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 150,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 138,707 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 120,242 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 119,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking over flow pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 106,525 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2022 106,245 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,494 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 90,494 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,977 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,916 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,509 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 73,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside 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 13 Oct 2017 70,395 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,579 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 62,579 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,759 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 50,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 39,846 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,846 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,545 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,370 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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EA59 GBZ is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EA59 GBZ, 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 EA59 GBZ registered?

EA59 GBZ is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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