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JO03 AGS

2017 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,554 mi
Last recorded36,554 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 AGS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 36,554 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 36,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 35,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 30,455 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 30,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn central part of disc face missing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 24,056 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 20,660 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 20,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 16,576 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 16,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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JO03 AGS is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,630 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 JO03 AGS, 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 9 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JO03 AGS registered?

JO03 AGS is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 September 2017.

Is JO03 AGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO03 AGS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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