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YY12 MDX

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,294 mi
Last recorded143,294 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 MDX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 143,294 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Various parts of chassis corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2024 135,439 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 133,084 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 131,013 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,245 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 128,094 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure Lower mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,295 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads low 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 114,295 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads low 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 97,194 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 78,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to separate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to separate (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 78,082 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to separate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to separate (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 61,129 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 49,765 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 36,756 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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YY12 MDX is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY12 MDX, 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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YY12 MDX is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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