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AY11 YSZ

2011 Ford Kuga

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,946 mi
Last recorded71,946 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 YSZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 71,946 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Light source dull (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust heat shielding loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 71,941 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to pad metal (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to engine noise / unable to rev engine to check emissions (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filter metal cover bracket broken

NOISE from engine when running

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Light source dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shielding loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 69,010 miles

Advise Fuel filter metal cover bracket loose

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both Rear brake pads low NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 69,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Advise Fuel filter metal cover bracket loose

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both Rear brake pads low NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 67,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,538 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 59,967 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 59,965 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 57,367 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 57,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,479 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 52,079 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Front tyres getting bald on the inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2017 35,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Front tyres getting bald on the inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,495 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,663 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,919 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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AY11 YSZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY11 YSZ, 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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AY11 YSZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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