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WJ62 XHW

2012 Ford Kuga

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,245 mi
Last recorded164,245 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 XHW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 164,245 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 164,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 153,224 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 143,509 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED REAR

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 133,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR/VOID OF TREAD. HEAVY CRACKING TREAD AREA. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR/VOID OF TREAD. HEAVY CRACKING TREAD AREA. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 120,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 120,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,811 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 97,443 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,903 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Dec 2016 65,186 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,705 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,463 miles

offside rear seat belt not checked due to childs seat in place

Fail 8 Oct 2015 47,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside rear seat belt not checked due to childs seat in place

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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WJ62 XHW is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ62 XHW, 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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What year was WJ62 XHW registered?

WJ62 XHW is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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