2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · FX12 XRD
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 182,503 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX12 XRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 182,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FX12 XRD 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 (FX12 XRD) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FX12 XRD Mileage History
- 15/05/2023167,162 mi
- 01/06/2024170,650 mi+3,488 mi
- 05/04/2025175,969 mi+5,319 mi
- 18/03/2026182,503 mi+6,534 mi
- 18/03/2026182,503 mi
Average of roughly 5,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Haldex AWD Pump FailureModerate
Neglected fluid leads to pump failure, leaving the car FWD only.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
The 2.0 TDCi high torque accelerates DMF spring fatigue and clutch disc wear. A rattling or knocking on cold start that disappears once warmed is the classic sign. Stalling the engine can shear the DMF springs and damage the starter ring gear.
- DPF Clogging and Regeneration FailureModerate
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