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YC62 DWX

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,566 mi
Last recorded157,566 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 DWX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 157,566 miles

Both headlamps slightly loose

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))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust backbox heatshield slightly loose

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 157,515 miles

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

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

Both headlamps slightly loose

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))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust backbox heatshield slightly loose

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 146,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 141,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Jul 2024 141,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Aug 2023 129,896 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s

Fail 7 Aug 2023 129,896 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s

Pass 15 Jul 2022 119,488 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 119,488 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 108,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 108,054 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 97,686 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,158 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 72,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,085 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,002 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2015 51,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

remote battery's low (light on the dash)

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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YC62 DWX is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YC62 DWX, 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 YC62 DWX registered?

YC62 DWX is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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