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FJ61 PXW

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 PXW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026

Exhaust thin and corroded + 2 mountings snapped

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Nearside 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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Exhaust thin and corroded + 2 mountings snapped

Nearside 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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (BORDERLINE LEGAL) + under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2024

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (BORDERLINE LEGAL) + under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 91,402 miles

Exhaust corroded + 1 of 3 rear mountings insecure

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts + bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,384 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 26 Sep 2022

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,088 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,369 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 68,338 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Emissions too clean to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,929 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight pin hole in cv gaitor allowing grease to escape (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,774 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 40,774 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,789 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 31,789 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides over 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,942 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,883 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 13,166 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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FJ61 PXW 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 66.7%.

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 FJ61 PXW, 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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What year was FJ61 PXW registered?

FJ61 PXW is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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