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EJ61 NRV

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,149 mi
Last recorded124,149 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 NRV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 124,149 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 121,712 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 119,715 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 116,419 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 110,541 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlight mount broken

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 99,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

headlight levelling sensor mount broken

Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,299 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 86,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,362 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,690 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 66,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 61,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NRV 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 EJ61 NRV, 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 NRV registered?

EJ61 NRV is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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