2008 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · CY08 JCJ
2008 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 143,316 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CY08 JCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 143,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CY08 JCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Kuga (CY08 JCJ) between May 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
CY08 JCJ Mileage History
- 30/05/2022125,657 mi
- 31/05/2022125,658 mi+1 mi
- 21/06/2023133,309 mi+7,651 mi
- 22/06/2024138,951 mi+5,642 mi
- 21/01/2026143,316 mi+4,365 mi
Average of roughly 4,843 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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