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EK11 NHU

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,143 mi
Last recorded114,143 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 NHU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 114,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 106,315 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 106,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 100,979 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 100,979 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,776 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 94,859 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,522 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 87,227 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 80,461 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 74,258 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,950 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 61,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,682 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

Fail 17 Nov 2015 50,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

Pass 24 Nov 2014 35,750 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly inside edge

poss slight noise rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Nov 2014 35,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly inside edge

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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EK11 NHU is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 EK11 NHU, 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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What year was EK11 NHU registered?

EK11 NHU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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