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EX61 XHW

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,683 mi
Last recorded104,683 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 104,683 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 96,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 96,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 87,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective plastic coating blistering (onto flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 77,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,028 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 57,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,317 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 55,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,548 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,902 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,529 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 44,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,534 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 40,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,034 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 37,034 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,599 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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EX61 XHW is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

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

Is EX61 XHW safe to buy?

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