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EX61 USU

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,767 mi
Last recorded121,767 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 USU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 121,767 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 112,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 112,703 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,789 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,216 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,007 miles

both front tyres getting close to limit

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,113 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,795 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,362 miles

both front tyres getting close to limit, n/s boarderline

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,975 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 42,971 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 33,698 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,785 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and centre tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 18,816 miles

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

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

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 USU is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EX61 USU, 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 USU registered?

EX61 USU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is EX61 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 USU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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