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YR10 PHJ

2010 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,135 mi
Last recorded98,135 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Kuga80,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 98,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 91,244 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,943 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 84,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

covers and shields restricts view

record of engine timing belt change ?

rust visible on secure and gas tight exhaust

Pass 8 Dec 2021 80,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords areas of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and shields restricts view

exhaust heat shield areas corroded/insecure

record of engine timing belt change?

rust visible on areas of exhaust

Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,211 miles

Exhaust and heat shield corroded

Rear suspension bushes perished

n/s/f wishbone bush perished

Pass 6 Dec 2019 71,868 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 71,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 65,653 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 58,593 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,135 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 44,714 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,080 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 38,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,774 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 33,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,809 miles

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

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

engine malfunction lamp on

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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YR10 PHJ is a 2010 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 80,105 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 YR10 PHJ, 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 16 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR10 PHJ registered?

YR10 PHJ is a 2010 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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