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EA61 LOJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,020 mi
Last recorded95,020 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,020 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 87,575 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 81,092 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2023 81,092 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2022 73,458 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,446 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,675 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,721 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 47,167 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 47,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,455 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,140 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LOJ 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 80%.

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 EA61 LOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA61 LOJ registered?

EA61 LOJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is EA61 LOJ safe to buy?

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