2009 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · X21 GAJ
2009 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 99,949 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X21 GAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 99,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X21 GAJ 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 2009 Ford Kuga (X21 GAJ) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
X21 GAJ Mileage History
- 29/10/202490,857 mi
- 29/10/202490,858 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/202597,125 mi+6,267 mi
- 21/10/202597,129 mi+4 mi
- 22/10/202699,949 mi+2,820 mi
Average of roughly 4,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Kuga Mk1 (C394)
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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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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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