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EJ61 NEN

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,986 mi
Last recorded119,986 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 NEN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 119,986 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 119,986 miles

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 105,812 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 105,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 90,540 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 90,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,573 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,629 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 68,603 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 56,524 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 46,330 miles

Front tyres worn to wear markers and bald on inner edges, (just legal)

Rear tyres worn low, 235/50/18 V

Fail 26 Nov 2019 46,329 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn to wear markers and bald on inner edges, (just legal)

Rear tyres worn low, 235/50/18 V

Pass 16 Nov 2018 31,094 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 25,331 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 21,341 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 18,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 15,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

number plates none standard but ok

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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EJ61 NEN is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EJ61 NEN, 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 EJ61 NEN registered?

EJ61 NEN is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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