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AU61 YHW

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,056 mi
Last recorded151,056 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 YHW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 151,056 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 148,636 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear nearside/offside axle bushes perished

all suspension components generally corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 136,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 121,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 106,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 92,853 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 82,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 82,901 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 71,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 71,319 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 45,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 45,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened 2mm (3.5.1n)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 34,432 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,525 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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AU61 YHW is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 75,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU61 YHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU61 YHW is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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