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EK61 NBJ

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,109 mi
Last recorded112,109 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 NBJ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 112,109 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 110,223 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 110,223 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 108,097 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 105,233 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 98,461 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,345 miles

slight oil leak engine

Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,673 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,323 miles

235/45/19 w tyre size

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,953 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,993 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,615 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 NBJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBJ, 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 EK61 NBJ registered?

EK61 NBJ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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