2012 Ford Kuga 2.5L Petrol · EN12 ZWA
2012 Ford Kuga (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 96,080 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN12 ZWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 96,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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EN12 ZWA 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 2012 Ford Kuga (EN12 ZWA) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 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 (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
EN12 ZWA Mileage History
- 30/05/202373,170 mi
- 22/06/202482,077 mi+8,907 mi
- 01/07/202589,058 mi+6,981 mi
- 08/07/202696,080 mi+7,022 mi
- 08/07/202696,080 mi
Average of roughly 7,372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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