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YD12 LXS

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,973 mi
Last recorded157,973 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 LXS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 157,973 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 146,910 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 137,826 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 137,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 May 2023 126,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 118,700 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 113,185 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,570 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 107,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,897 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,299 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 73,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,120 miles

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

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

front wipers smear windscreen

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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YD12 LXS is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YD12 LXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD12 LXS registered?

YD12 LXS is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YD12 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 LXS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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