2008 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · J12 BBE
2008 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 115,028 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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J12 BBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 115,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J12 BBE 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 (J12 BBE) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
J12 BBE Mileage History
- 24/01/202288,309 mi
- 27/01/202393,643 mi+5,334 mi
- 02/02/2024101,004 mi+7,361 mi
- 31/01/2025107,516 mi+6,512 mi
- 06/02/2026115,028 mi+7,512 mi
Average of roughly 6,620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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