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BF61 NUV

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,790 mi
Last recorded77,790 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 NUV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,790 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 77,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,491 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,776 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 64,009 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 52,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 39,826 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 39,826 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2019 39,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 35,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 35,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 30,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on both edges - 235/50 R18 97V (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,342 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 2,176 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,120 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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BF61 NUV is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF61 NUV, 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 NUV registered?

BF61 NUV is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BF61 NUV safe to buy?

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