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WG62 DZD

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

112,632 mi
Last recorded112,632 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 DZD
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 112,632 miles

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

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

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

engine cover belly pan fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 108,913 miles

belly pan fitted

engine cover fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2024 108,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

belly pan fitted

engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2024 108,890 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet to c/o checks (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed can not open bonnet (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pads have gone metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick have gone to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

belly pan fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2024 108,379 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre condition and rear brakes on metal (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 93,398 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped and low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 93,398 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped and low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,790 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 73,788 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 All rear seats ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 56,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 43,289 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 43,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 37,056 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 30,668 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 30,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 24,004 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 23,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 16,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres near 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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WG62 DZD is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,676 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 WG62 DZD, 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 14 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WG62 DZD is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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