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WJ62 ZTN

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,591 mi
Last recorded126,591 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 ZTN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 126,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 126,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 123,772 miles

Corrosion forming on underside/suspension

Water ingress both rear lights

Fail 10 Feb 2025 123,772 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion forming on underside/suspension

Water ingress both rear lights

Pass 8 Feb 2024 120,237 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 120,237 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 117,035 miles

interior mirror insecure

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 2 Feb 2022 113,772 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 113,767 miles

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

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 29 Jan 2021 111,702 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 109,729 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,431 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 103,938 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,976 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,189 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 80,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high offside headlight too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working offside brake light inoperative (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal 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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WJ62 ZTN is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ62 ZTN, 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 ZTN registered?

WJ62 ZTN is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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