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R7 OXU

2020 Ford Kuga

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,523 mi
Last recorded33,523 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Ford Kuga29,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 OXU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 33,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 120,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 27,153 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 113,035 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 113,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 23 Feb 2024 20,507 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 107,326 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 12,886 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,414 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 99,366 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,462 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 91,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,993 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,561 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Aug 2019 74,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,463 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 57,607 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 235/45/19

Pass 12 Nov 2016 46,824 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 235/45 19. ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/45 19. ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre 235/45 19. ()

Offside Rear ADVISE ISO CHILD SEAT BASE CLEARLY INCORRECTLY FITTED. HIT O/S/F SEAT FROM BEHIND WHIST CONDUCTING BRAKE TEST.

Fail 12 Nov 2016 46,824 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 235/45 19. ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/45 19. ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre 235/45 19. ()

Offside Rear ADVISE ISO CHILD SEAT BASE CLEARLY INCORRECTLY FITTED. HIT O/S/F SEAT FROM BEHIND WHIST CONDUCTING BRAKE TEST.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,100 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 24,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

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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R7 OXU is a 2020 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2020 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 29,775 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 R7 OXU, 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 6 years old, this Ford Kuga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R7 OXU registered?

R7 OXU is a 2020 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 July 2020.

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