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EY61 XMC

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,211 mi
Last recorded76,211 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 XMC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 76,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 72,495 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 72,422 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 64,906 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 62,010 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 62,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,222 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 54,207 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 45,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 40,415 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Mirror cover damaged.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 34,591 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 34,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre bald 0n inner shoulder

Pass 16 Jan 2018 29,483 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,782 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,381 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 15,551 miles

Too clean for emissions

Fail 10 Oct 2014 15,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Too clean for emissions

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 XMC is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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