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BK61 NSJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,274 mi
Last recorded110,274 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 NSJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 110,274 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 98,511 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2023 89,571 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 89,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 83,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 76,836 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 76,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,041 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 66,041 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,468 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 63,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,513 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,376 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,632 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,677 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BK61 NSJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver 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 BK61 NSJ, 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 BK61 NSJ registered?

BK61 NSJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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