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EX61 WJL

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,310 mi
Last recorded91,310 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 91,310 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 91,310 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 91,287 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,782 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on tickover (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and middle rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 85,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure from crash damage (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on tickover (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and middle rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 81,294 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 76,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 71,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 67,579 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,894 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,106 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,777 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,421 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 48,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

child seats fitted preventing complete examination of rear seat belts

Fail 9 Jul 2016 48,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

child seats fitted preventing complete examination of rear seat belts

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,174 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,213 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,071 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 28,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WJL is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

EX61 WJL is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is EX61 WJL safe to buy?

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