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BF61 VWJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,400 mi
Last recorded107,400 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 107,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 107,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,913 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,680 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 73,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective recommend early replacement [may damage screen] (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread 235/55r17 99v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 72,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective recommend early replacement [may damage screen] (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread 235/55r17 99v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 65,113 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,972 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2019 54,124 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,956 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 46,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front 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))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Both tyres worn very badly on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,450 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,030 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,655 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 VWJ 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 73.3%.

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 VWJ, 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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BF61 VWJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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