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BJ61 DFX

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,895 mi
Last recorded128,895 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 DFX
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 128,895 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 117,065 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 117,056 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 104,972 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 104,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,566 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,510 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 79,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,584 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 67,584 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 56,041 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 56,037 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge boarderline (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 44,086 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 35,092 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 25,469 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 22,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 20 Nov 2015 22,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 15,291 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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BJ61 DFX is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ61 DFX, 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 BJ61 DFX registered?

BJ61 DFX is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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