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EK61 GUG

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,257 mi
Last recorded119,257 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 GUG
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 119,257 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 115,623 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,471 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH TRIM MISSING

Offside Front MIRROR ARM DAMAGED

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 112,375 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH TRIM MISSING

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front MIRROR ARM DAMAGED

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 107,098 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 106,950 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 99,825 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,013 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 92,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,818 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 84,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,300 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 79,268 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

e/m/l light on

Pass 1 Oct 2016 62,361 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,780 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,825 miles

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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EK61 GUG is a 2011 Ford Kuga in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK61 GUG, 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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EK61 GUG is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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