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DG61 NFL

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,699 mi
Last recorded131,699 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 131,699 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 126,070 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 117,799 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 110,528 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 110,528 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,688 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 106,660 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 99,195 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 99,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,774 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 74,121 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,288 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 48,633 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 NFL is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DG61 NFL, 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 NFL is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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