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DE51 STE

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,112 mi
Last recorded115,112 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 STE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 115,112 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 108,739 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2025 108,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2024 92,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 82,993 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut to sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 82,985 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor bracket broken and hanging loose. (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut to sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 73,542 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 67,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 63,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 52,749 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 48,617 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,926 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,704 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 23,063 miles

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

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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DE51 STE is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE51 STE, 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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DE51 STE is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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