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BV61 FFT

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,724 mi
Last recorded135,724 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 FFT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 135,724 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 129,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 124,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 124,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 118,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 118,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,143 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 113,138 miles

Emissions not tested engine fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FUEL LEAK [ ENGINE COMPARTMENT] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK END[DRUM STICK] (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S + O/S (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S + O/S FORWARD FACING ARMS FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 103,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 88,688 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 88,688 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 72,870 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion front sub frame

surface corrosion rear axle and suspension components

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,929 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,003 miles

slight surface rust to underside and some suspension parts

Pass 6 Aug 2015 32,218 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres cracked but no cord exposed

Fail 6 Aug 2015 32,216 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracked but no cord exposed

Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,690 miles

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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BV61 FFT is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV61 FFT, 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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BV61 FFT is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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