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YR12 LFB

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,171 mi
Last recorded157,171 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 157,171 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 157,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 144,809 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 133,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 122,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 108,030 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 96,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 80,066 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 80,066 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,548 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 67,548 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,317 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 53,317 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,592 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,686 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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YR12 LFB is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

YR12 LFB is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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