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K88 ESG

2017 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,606 mi
Last recorded95,606 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 ESG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 95,606 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 193,041 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in NSF bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 86,246 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 182,686 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 77,386 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 77,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 150,587 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,486 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 148,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 60,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,781 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 51,626 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 51,624 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,069 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 82,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 48,001 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 48,001 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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K88 ESG is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K88 ESG, 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 K88 ESG registered?

K88 ESG is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is K88 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 ESG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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