2009 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · LJ09 JLO
2009 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 152,699 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,699 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.
LJ09 JLO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 152,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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LJ09 JLO Mileage History
- 30/04/201232,833 mi
- 22/04/201344,931 mi+12,098 mi
- 28/04/201461,527 mi+16,596 mi
- 28/04/201575,430 mi+13,903 mi
- 17/05/201686,599 mi+11,169 mi
- 12/06/201794,050 mi+7,451 mi
- 30/06/2018102,543 mi+8,493 mi
- 14/02/2019103,172 mi+629 mi
- 07/02/2020112,263 mi+9,091 mi
- 07/02/2020112,263 mi
- 10/02/2021121,337 mi+9,074 mi
- 10/02/2021121,337 mi
- 24/01/2022127,909 mi+6,572 mi
- 01/02/2023136,667 mi+8,758 mi
- 01/02/2023136,667 mi
- 25/01/2024144,744 mi+8,077 mi
- 13/02/2025149,763 mi+5,019 mi
- 13/02/2025149,763 mi
- 26/05/2026152,699 mi+2,936 mi
Average of roughly 8,519 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
LJ09 JLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Kuga (LJ09 JLO) between April 2012 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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