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FN61 XGM

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 58,152 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 58,152 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 57,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2023 56,550 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 55,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 55,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,659 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 53,658 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 52,274 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,162 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 50,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,579 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,275 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,091 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 43,091 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,355 miles

front brake pad getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2015 38,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake pad getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,033 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres 2mm and out of shape

Fail 29 Aug 2014 31,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres 2mm and out of shape

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 XGM is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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