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EY61 XJL

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,158 mi
Last recorded156,158 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 XJL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 156,158 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing on inside edge ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing on inside edge ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has surface corrosion also to rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing slightly close to markers

possible dash fault air bag light does not illuminate customer advised

Pass 28 Aug 2024 149,208 miles

possible dash fault air bag light does not illuminate customer advised

Fail 21 Aug 2024 149,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

brake warning lamp on

possible dash fault air bag light does not illuminate customer advised

front suspension very noisy in operation inspection needed

Pass 2 Aug 2023 143,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

poss fault on dash board lights air bag light doesn't illuminate

Fail 2 Aug 2023 143,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

poss fault on dash board lights air bag light doesn't illuminate

Pass 27 May 2022 124,221 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 124,221 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 122,107 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 100,180 miles

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

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

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

air bag fault cleared at time of test customer advised further investigation required if fault recurs

Fail 20 Mar 2021 100,100 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,910 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 85,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 70,376 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 70,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 54,535 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 48,853 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 48,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 41,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 33,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EY61 XJL is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EY61 XJL, 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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EY61 XJL is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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