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BF61 JZG

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,695 mi
Last recorded116,695 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 JZG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 116,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2026 116,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 111,660 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 111,660 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 107,467 miles

Both front fog lamp lens are broken

General corrosion is taking effect on the underside of the vehicle

Oil leak on engine but not excessive

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Two exhaust hangers have corroded off the system but are still sucure

Pass 30 May 2023 104,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 102,459 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 101,101 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 98,889 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 98,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,351 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very close to 1.6ml 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 79,331 miles

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

items removed

offside fog light lens broken

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF61 JZG is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF61 JZG, 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 BF61 JZG registered?

BF61 JZG is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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