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BN11 FHY

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,003 mi
Last recorded137,003 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 FHY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 137,003 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 137,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 131,586 miles

under-body coated in sealant

Pass 27 Nov 2023 127,456 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 127,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 120,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges 2,4,2,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 120,159 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded/broken and loose on entry to rear silencer, with major leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central and rear heat shields loose

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges 2,4,2,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,053 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear with slight wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 101,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,771 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 89,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,231 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,467 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,076 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,918 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 61,918 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure lower securing bolt (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,348 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 103W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,603 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN11 FHY is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN11 FHY, 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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BN11 FHY is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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