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BJ61 VHE

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,398 mi
Last recorded143,398 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VHE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 143,398 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Dec 2025 143,392 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 140,019 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 134,766 miles

Nearside Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 130,100 miles

Nearside Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 130,100 miles

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

Nearside Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 124,876 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 123,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 115,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 108,612 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 108,612 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,192 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,821 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,520 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,363 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 VHE is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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