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YR12 JWW

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,317 mi
Last recorded155,317 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 JWW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 155,317 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 155,312 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 147,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges, Wearing smooth inner edge, close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Reading 2mm tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken mount, System secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 147,578 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED after market bulbs fitted to all headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre inner of tread almost showing cord - advise replacement - (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing approx 2.0mm tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 140,275 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 138,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 129,724 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 119,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 110,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear border line pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side repeater lens damaged and taped up

Pass 25 Oct 2019 108,104 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 108,104 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 101,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Apr 2018 101,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 11 May 2017 98,788 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 May 2017 98,788 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner face (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 94,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner face (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 91,456 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 91,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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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YR12 JWW is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR12 JWW, 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 YR12 JWW registered?

YR12 JWW is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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