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LA17 ZTJ

2017 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,348 mi
Last recorded107,348 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Kuga42,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 ZTJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 107,348 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 99,197 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 98,905 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 75,217 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,114 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 50,176 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,737 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 38,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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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LA17 ZTJ is a 2017 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA17 ZTJ, 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 LA17 ZTJ registered?

LA17 ZTJ is a 2017 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 August 2017.

Is LA17 ZTJ safe to buy?

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