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CV61 OCJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,582 mi
Last recorded82,582 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 OCJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 82,582 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 82,581 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 79,460 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALLLLLLLLLLL,,,VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 79,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALLLLLLLLLLL,,,VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,332 miles

Both Rear Anti-Roll Bar D Bushes Deteriorated

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.11MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 77,307 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed EML On- May Cause Harm to Engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.35MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Anti-Roll Bar D Bushes Deteriorated

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.11MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,102 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,946 miles

nearside mirror cover damaged

rear suspension corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,690 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 65,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Piston side of caliper. (outer pads less wear) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 65,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both head lights (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Piston side of caliper. (outer pads less wear) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 55,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 53,098 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,311 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,920 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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CV61 OCJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV61 OCJ, 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 CV61 OCJ registered?

CV61 OCJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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