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EA59 LWH

2009 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,715 mi
Last recorded167,715 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Kuga83,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 LWH
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 167,715 miles

Both rear inner sills rusty

Rear Suspension components rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2024 167,715 miles

Both rear inner sills rusty

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

Rear Suspension components rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2023 160,049 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 160,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread- cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Heat shield for fuel tank- damaged and loose

Pass 16 Nov 2022 148,228 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,819 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 132,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 120,214 miles

Offside Rear electronic traction bracket has been broken but not effecting safety of driving

Pass 7 Nov 2019 104,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall- slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 104,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall- slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 102,913 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 102,913 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,836 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,309 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 87,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,523 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,024 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 65,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,032 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,405 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 2 Nov 2013 52,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,767 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EA59 LWH is a 2009 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LWH, 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 LWH registered?

EA59 LWH is a 2009 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is EA59 LWH safe to buy?

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