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BN61 HFB

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,852 mi
Last recorded99,852 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 99,852 miles

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

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

all rear suspension has been treated

Fail 4 Dec 2025 99,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear suspension components has age related corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS & OS rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated &perishing + worn uneven inside edge (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust shields loose

Fail 22 Jan 2025 94,181 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS & OS rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated &perishing + worn uneven inside edge (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust shields loose

Pass 15 Jan 2024 85,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both NS & OS ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

centre & rear exhaust shield loose, and coolant low

Pass 13 Jan 2023 78,143 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 78,143 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 72,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 66,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 66,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 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 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 59,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,537 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 52,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,813 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,520 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,483 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 42,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,063 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front reg starting to de laminate

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 HFB is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN61 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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