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YJ12 XDM

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,009 mi
Last recorded115,009 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 XDM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 115,009 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 115,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 105,794 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

top mounts slighly siezed

Fail 7 May 2025 105,794 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front nail in tyre

top mounts slighly siezed

Pass 12 Feb 2024 99,233 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outside edge ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre in centre of tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2024 99,233 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outside edge ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre in centre of tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 86,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 74,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm -2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 74,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm -2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,288 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 61,564 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 54,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,650 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,762 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,855 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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YJ12 XDM is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ12 XDM, 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 YJ12 XDM registered?

YJ12 XDM is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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