2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · VJ04 DUN
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 75,638 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VJ04 DUN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 75,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VJ04 DUN 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 (VJ04 DUN) between March 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VJ04 DUN Mileage History
- 24/03/202264,321 mi
- 25/03/202264,323 mi+2 mi
- 17/03/202368,244 mi+3,921 mi
- 20/03/202472,300 mi+4,056 mi
- 27/06/202575,638 mi+3,338 mi
Average of roughly 3,470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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