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EX11 YSM

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,863 mi
Last recorded141,863 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 YSM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 141,863 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 141,696 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 125,632 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and Undertray fitted

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2024 125,632 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and Undertray fitted

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2023 111,790 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (235/50R18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 98,888 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 83,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 79,537 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,698 miles

all 4 tyres 3-5mm

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,204 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 65,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,970 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 59,969 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,076 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edges rec replace a.s.a.p

Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,534 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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EX11 YSM is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black 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 YSM, 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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EX11 YSM is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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