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2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,738 mi
Last recorded79,738 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 BHP
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 79,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroding

rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear & centre exhaust corroding / weak

rear exhaust hanger weak

Fail 2 Dec 2024 73,014 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear & centre exhaust corroding / weak

rear exhaust hanger weak

Pass 4 Dec 2023 64,669 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front tyre 2mm/3mm

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lights (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering rack end/slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/half worn/visual (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/worn/corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper both sides/suspension arms/corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2022 52,536 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,038 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,788 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,554 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 46,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inside edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inside edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 43,508 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Fail 10 Aug 2018 43,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2017 38,964 miles

engine covers fitted limiting access to some engine bay components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,198 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,572 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 32,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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BN61 BHP is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN61 BHP, 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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BN61 BHP is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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