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EA61 FGE

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,295 mi
Last recorded209,295 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 FGE
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 209,295 miles

Central Inner Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

sun visor loose n/s, o/s

Fail 13 May 2025 209,281 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing lens and bulb missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Inner Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

sun visor loose n/s, o/s

Pass 3 Oct 2023 197,216 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 197,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 189,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 173,814 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 157,184 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 140,172 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 117,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,613 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 96,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,276 miles

Offside Front 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 21 Sep 2016 77,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2015 57,106 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,912 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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EA61 FGE is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA61 FGE, 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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EA61 FGE is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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