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BD61 JPU

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,852 mi
Last recorded133,852 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 JPU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 133,852 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount behind dbf not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount above axle not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 131,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 5/7000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 126,760 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 126,726 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 118,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,544 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,540 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 95,540 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,332 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 88,332 miles

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

Both rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,192 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Dec 2018 78,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,897 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 71,894 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,030 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 62,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,633 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inner edge close to exposing cords - RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Fail 22 Nov 2014 28,853 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 28,853 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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BD61 JPU is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD61 JPU, 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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BD61 JPU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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