2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · ML62 RJZ
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 104,289 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML62 RJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 104,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML62 RJZ 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 (ML62 RJZ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.35 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
ML62 RJZ Mileage History
- 25/08/202392,882 mi
- 23/08/202497,509 mi+4,627 mi
- 01/09/2025100,798 mi+3,289 mi
- 01/09/2025100,805 mi+7 mi
- 18/08/2026104,289 mi+3,484 mi
Average of roughly 3,826 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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