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YR12 ZRF

2012 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,491 mi
Last recorded152,491 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 152,491 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 152,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 149,165 miles

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

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))

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT ROUGHNESS

Offside Rear LIGHT CRACKED

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 23 Sep 2024 144,231 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 137,130 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust heat shield starting to break away

Pass 12 Sep 2022 131,203 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,278 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated

Rear Exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2021 125,278 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated

Rear Exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2020 118,756 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 112,379 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Sep 2018 106,259 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,300 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2016 92,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear

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

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 22 Sep 2016 92,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear

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

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,403 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,617 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 ZRF is a 2012 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YR12 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

YR12 ZRF is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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