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FJ61 PYT

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,930 mi
Last recorded132,930 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 PYT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 132,930 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 132,652 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 121,225 miles

Nearside Track Rod Inner Joint has Slight Movement

Fail 6 Nov 2024 121,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track Rod Inner Joint has Slight Movement

Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,692 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 112,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,285 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 100,285 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,096 miles

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

engine pans

Pass 18 Oct 2018 77,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on edges

engine pans

Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,376 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,151 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,144 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 PYT is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

FJ61 PYT is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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