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FD61 ECV

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,273 mi
Last recorded87,273 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 ECV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 87,273 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 82,936 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 82,931 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2023 76,514 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 76,514 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 68,205 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 64,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,804 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 57,804 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,635 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,526 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 48,160 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,739 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,900 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 36,900 miles

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

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 ECV is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FD61 ECV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD61 ECV registered?

FD61 ECV is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is FD61 ECV safe to buy?

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