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AJ61 FBC

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,193 mi
Last recorded110,193 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FBC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 110,193 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 110,189 miles

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

Central 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 19 Nov 2024 108,108 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 4 Dec 2023 106,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 104,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 101,608 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 101,608 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 99,202 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 90,263 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect Seat belt. Large Dog crate fitted.

Offside Rear Unable to inspect Seat belt. Large Dog crate fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip with slight cracking. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,543 miles

Central Rear Unable to inspect Seat Belt due to load in rear of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked but not adversely affecting light output.

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

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect Seat Belt due to load in rear of vehicle.

Offside Rear Unable to inspect Seat Belt due to load in rear of vehicle.

Rear Unable to inspect security and attachment of Seat due to load in rear of vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 77,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Leaking grease from inner clamp. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Unable to inspect Seat Belt due to load in rear of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked but not adversely affecting light output.

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

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect Seat Belt due to load in rear of vehicle.

Offside Rear Unable to inspect Seat Belt due to load in rear of vehicle.

Rear Unable to inspect security and attachment of Seat due to load in rear of vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,907 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 38,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 22,422 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 10,315 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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AJ61 FBC is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ61 FBC, 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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AJ61 FBC is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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