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EK11 NWH

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,915 mi
Last recorded139,915 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 139,915 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 139,912 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 130,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 118,686 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 106,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 96,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,205 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 71,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2018 71,130 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2017 62,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 55,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/nail in tye (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2016 55,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/nail in tye (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 46,004 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 May 2014 33,057 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 20,896 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)

Fail 14 May 2013 20,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EK11 NWH is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NWH, 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 EK11 NWH registered?

EK11 NWH is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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