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BJ61 TGU

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,990 mi
Last recorded113,990 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 TGU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 113,990 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 107,426 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs lightly scored with pitted edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 102,966 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,117 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,711 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,921 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 83,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,119 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undershield fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2018 74,119 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undershield fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,624 miles

engine cover and undershield fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,897 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,763 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 54,763 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,927 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 TGU 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 BJ61 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

BJ61 TGU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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