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FN61 LJY

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,579 mi
Last recorded94,579 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 LJY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 94,579 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 94,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 89,714 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,351 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 66,947 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip to right of mirror. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 66,943 miles

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

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip to right of mirror. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 57,791 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,014 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering feels notchy and little stiff

Fail 17 Sep 2020 55,014 miles

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering feels notchy and little stiff

Pass 19 Sep 2019 50,137 miles

corrosion on front & rear suspension components

rear exhaust hangers corroded

stone chip in windscreen

trigger point not met diesel emissions

Fail 19 Sep 2019 50,137 miles

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

rear exhaust hangers corroded

stone chip in windscreen

corrosion on front & rear suspension components

trigger point not met diesel emissions

Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,999 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,033 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,862 miles

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRED

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 24,128 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,602 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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FN61 LJY is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black 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 FN61 LJY, 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 FN61 LJY registered?

FN61 LJY is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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