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BN61 ZCL

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,882 mi
Last recorded107,882 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 107,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 94,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing smooth inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2023 86,322 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 76,371 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 76,371 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,687 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,654 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 60,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil weep

Fail 15 Aug 2019 60,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil weep

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,613 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Rear both tyres worn/stepped on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2017 52,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Fail 19 Aug 2017 52,256 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,866 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,707 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZCL is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN61 ZCL registered?

BN61 ZCL is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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