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YX62 ZJZ

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,666 mi
Last recorded135,666 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 ZJZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 135,666 miles

Front Brake pads look 2/3rds to 3/4s worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing and 2.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,631 miles

Front Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 121,626 miles

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

Front Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 110,085 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,791 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2022 99,791 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,769 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,151 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds to 3/4s worn

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,368 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 67,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,453 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 2.5mm tread and nail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 2mm tread and nail (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,707 miles

Front brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Under trays fitted

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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YX62 ZJZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX62 ZJZ, 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 YX62 ZJZ registered?

YX62 ZJZ is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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