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WN12 ZJX

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,082 mi
Last recorded110,082 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 ZJX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 110,082 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit wearing inner edge & perished on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms rusting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 106,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & perished on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 100,789 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 100,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,835 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slight play

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,965 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,388 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 62,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,729 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,993 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 48,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,494 miles

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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WN12 ZJX is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WN12 ZJX, 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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WN12 ZJX is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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