2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · R121 WAX
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 112,525 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R121 WAX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/04/2023
- 112,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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R121 WAX MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 Ford Kuga (R121 WAX) between April 2023 and April 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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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