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BG61 YGA

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,060 mi
Last recorded159,060 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 YGA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 159,060 miles

Play in n/s track rod end

Rear shocker at o/s leaking oil

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2025 158,990 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on edges

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

Play in n/s track rod end

Rear shocker at o/s leaking oil

Pass 29 Nov 2024 145,805 miles

Front inner c/v boot at n/s splitting/cracking

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge

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

Rear shocker at n/s soft

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2023 132,277 miles

Front suspension arm at n/s rear bush becoming worn

Injector chuffing

Inner c/v boot at n/s cracking weeping grease

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

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2022 119,062 miles

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

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,138 miles

N/s front wishbone bush splitting

Slight leak on o/s rear shocker

Pass 30 Nov 2020 96,059 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,871 miles

Screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,071 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,810 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 34,593 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 34,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 19,287 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 5 Dec 2014 19,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

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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BG61 YGA is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG61 YGA, 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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BG61 YGA is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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