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DU61 BZA

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,645 mi
Last recorded81,645 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 BZA
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,645 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack slight oil leak

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,571 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 74,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 72,997 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 72,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 69,094 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 69,094 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,399 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 65,399 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 62,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,047 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 54,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

windscreen washer system leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,938 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 46,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,370 miles

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 39,370 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,546 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,845 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 22,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DU61 BZA is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DU61 BZA, 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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DU61 BZA is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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