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BJ61 VGE

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,295 mi
Last recorded119,295 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 119,295 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 109,305 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 109,301 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 96,844 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 83,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,522 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 73,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 64,413 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 56,949 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 56,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 48,677 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 40,410 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 30,154 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 21,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted obscuring view of underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 10,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 10,957 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 VGE is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

BJ61 VGE is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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