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EX61 MUW

2011 Ford Kuga

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,158 mi
Last recorded119,158 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 MUW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 119,158 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror upper ()

Fail 12 Aug 2025 119,158 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror upper ()

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 109,674 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,209 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 86,555 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,088 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,629 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 66,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover, under tray, under shields

offside front outer washer jet blocked

smoke check clean

Fail 23 Aug 2019 60,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover, under tray, under shields

offside front outer washer jet blocked

smoke check clean

Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray

offside front outer washer jet blocked

smoke check clean

Fail 16 Aug 2018 51,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray

offside front outer washer jet blocked

smoke check clean

Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,293 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60-80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover and under tray

front wipers smeary and wear indicators yellow

nearside front outer and offside front outer washer jets poor

offside rear seat belt operation affected by dog guard

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,242 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake disc lipped

front brake pads 80% approx

too clean to test

Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edges.

nearside and offside rear seatbelt operation affected by dog guard.

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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EX61 MUW 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 75%.

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 EX61 MUW, 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 EX61 MUW registered?

EX61 MUW is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is EX61 MUW safe to buy?

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