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Y27 MDR

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests41 (35 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85.4%

Mileage

204,625 mi
Last recorded204,625 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 MDR
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

35 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 204,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 142,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 196,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 138,567 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 189,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 189,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 131,805 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 185,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 185,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 122,776 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 119,157 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 119,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive air con pipe leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 116,458 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 115,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 116,660 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 104,997 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 109,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,503 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 102,051 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 90,910 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,339 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 90,896 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,103 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 63,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,079 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,463 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 7 Oct 2016 83,521 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,174 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,244 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,673 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,654 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,477 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 28,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 10,427 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 5,772 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,791 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,163 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,321 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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Y27 MDR is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.4%.

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 Y27 MDR, 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 Y27 MDR registered?

Y27 MDR is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is Y27 MDR safe to buy?

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