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EX61 UGZ

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,431 mi
Last recorded182,431 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 UGZ
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 182,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18, approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Slight oil residue under engine

Fail 14 Oct 2024 182,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18, approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Slight oil residue under engine

Pass 13 Oct 2023 161,820 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 161,817 miles

Front Position lamp not working NSF AND OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 142,088 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 142,088 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 126,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,832 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 104,555 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 90,616 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 90,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,636 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,769 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 46,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 28,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UGZ 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 64.7%.

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 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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

EX61 UGZ is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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The MOT history for EX61 UGZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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