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C7 BYJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,307 mi
Last recorded133,307 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 BYJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 133,307 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 114,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 91,820 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,713 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 87,720 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,821 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 84,821 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 75,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,286 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,286 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,400 miles

Under tray fitted

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,543 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 51,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,769 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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C7 BYJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver 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 C7 BYJ, 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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What year was C7 BYJ registered?

C7 BYJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is C7 BYJ safe to buy?

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