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EX11 LJY

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,969 mi
Last recorded149,969 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 LJY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 149,969 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 149,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 138,196 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 138,196 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 131,162 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

injector chuffing

Fail 31 May 2024 131,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

injector chuffing

Pass 28 Mar 2023 119,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2023 119,032 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 107,484 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,785 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,861 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,193 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Mar 2018 66,501 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and plastic under tray/covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,495 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,675 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,898 miles

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

rear tyres wone off on the inside

Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,858 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)

front tyres wone off on the inside

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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EX11 LJY is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX11 LJY, 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 EX11 LJY registered?

EX11 LJY is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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