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FD61 CYS

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,833 mi
Last recorded200,833 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 CYS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 200,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 196,402 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2024 190,082 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both, offside worst ()

Fail 18 Jan 2024 190,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both, offside worst ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 179,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN CLOSE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 179,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN CLOSE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 169,709 miles

Approx 3mm left on rear brake pads

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 169,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Approx 3mm left on rear brake pads

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 159,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.90 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 159,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.90 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 152,974 miles

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 20 Jan 2020 152,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 145,222 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 145,222 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 138,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 127,451 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 116,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r light unit damaged but not affecting any light source

Fail 19 Nov 2014 99,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r light unit damaged but not affecting any light source

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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FD61 CYS 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 63.2%.

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 FD61 CYS, 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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FD61 CYS is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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