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DG61 FFE

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,221 mi
Last recorded134,221 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 FFE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 134,221 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 134,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 129,606 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

all brake disc pads low

Fail 18 Dec 2024 129,606 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

all brake disc pads low

Pass 20 Oct 2023 127,814 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 127,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 125,702 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 125,702 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 123,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc worn/pitted and have lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (no cord showing) + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (no cord showing) + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head light slightly loose

engine under tray fitted ( evidence of oil leak but not excessive)

Fail 12 Oct 2021 123,036 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc worn/pitted and have lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (no cord showing) + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (no cord showing) + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head light slightly loose

engine under tray fitted ( evidence of oil leak but not excessive)

Pass 23 Sep 2020 121,630 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 121,630 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust pressure sensor pipes insecure

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2019 110,841 miles

Front tyres have edge wear. [suggest front to rear swop and wheel alignment check].

Fail 8 Oct 2019 110,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres have edge wear. [suggest front to rear swop and wheel alignment check].

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,751 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 94,751 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,032 miles

engine, sill and part underbody covers fitted

oil leak - cleaned - requires monitoring

reduced damping effect/"lift" at both rear shock absorbers

Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,762 miles

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

engine oil over filled ( above maximum level )

service oil lamp/message on

slight irregular feel/wear at both rear tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,852 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 37,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 27,126 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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DG61 FFE is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG61 FFE, 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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DG61 FFE is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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