2008 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · MW08 DLU
2008 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 103,618 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,618 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MW08 DLU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2022
- 103,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW08 DLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Kuga (MW08 DLU) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 December 2022 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and centre box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MW08 DLU Mileage History
- 13/12/202197,375 mi
- 21/12/2022103,616 mi+6,241 mi
- 21/12/2022103,618 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,110 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Kuga Mk1 (C394)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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
The diesel particulate filter clogs on cars used primarily for short urban journeys. The fuel vaporiser can itself fail, and the differential pressure sensor is a common secondary failure point. Without regeneration, the DPF will eventually clog completely.
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