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BJ11 EWV

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,044 mi
Last recorded115,044 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 EWV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 115,044 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 110,413 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Dec 2023 105,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,499 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,710 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 96,710 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,696 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 75,503 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 66,255 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 57,314 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 47,240 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 47,240 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see rear inner pad life keep check on all pad life

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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BJ11 EWV is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ11 EWV, 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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BJ11 EWV is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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