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AY61 WGU

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,331 mi
Last recorded132,331 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 WGU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 132,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

fuel injector copper seal leaking slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2026 132,331 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe uneven wear to the inner part of the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

fuel injector copper seal leaking slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2025 128,304 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 121,604 miles

Heatshield loose

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 11,668 miles

Offside mirror surround damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 116,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside mirror surround damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 106,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 106,595 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 99,424 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 99,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 94,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 94,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,998 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 80,072 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,902 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 56,031 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,648 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,575 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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AY61 WGU is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black 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 AY61 WGU, 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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What year was AY61 WGU registered?

AY61 WGU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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