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FG11 NWC

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,403 mi
Last recorded156,403 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 NWC
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 156,403 miles

rear suspension trailing arms - front bushes deteriorated/worn

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 5 Jan 2026 156,391 miles

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

rear suspension trailing arms - front bushes deteriorated/worn

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Jan 2025 152,727 miles

nearside front tyre very worn/heavily scrubbed off - inside edge (recommend replacement

nearside rear tyre becoming worn

offside front tyre worn and scrubbed off - inside edge (recommend replacement

rear suspension trailing arms - front bushes becoming weak/split

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Jan 2024 138,289 miles

rear suspension trailing arms - front bushes becoming weak/split

slight oil leak - rear diff

Fail 12 Jan 2024 138,136 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (drivers) seatbelt buckle sticking (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

rear suspension trailing arms - front bushes becoming weak/split

slight oil leak - rear diff

Pass 11 Jan 2023 122,688 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 122,523 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 4 Jan 2022 109,261 miles

offside rear tyre worn (close to limit)

Fail 21 Dec 2021 108,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn (close to limit)

Pass 12 Dec 2020 99,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 92,102 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 86,107 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,405 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,535 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 58,535 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre feathering on inner edge

nsr tyre starting to crack/perish

osr tyre feathering on inner edge

osr tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,703 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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FG11 NWC is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG11 NWC, 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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FG11 NWC is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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