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EK61 OLN

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,850 mi
Last recorded120,850 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 OLN
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 120,850 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2026 120,773 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 116,058 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 116,058 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 116,016 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and fluid leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 107,101 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2024 106,991 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 94,780 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 94,780 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 81,599 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,038 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,706 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,422 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 68,420 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,356 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,456 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,971 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 37,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,769 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 OLN is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OLN, 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 OLN is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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