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FN61 XEU

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,608 mi
Last recorded83,608 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 83,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 72,448 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 72,445 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested risk of damage due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 60,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,577 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 55,001 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 55,001 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 50,704 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 50,680 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to cords

Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,109 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2017 46,108 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,479 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,925 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 36,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,211 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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 XEU is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XEU, 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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FN61 XEU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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