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FT61 DRO

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 DRO
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 132,316 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails 1 of which is close to outer edge ()

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 126,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre becoming low on tread

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

coolant leak on engine ?

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

headlights insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2023 120,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre 16 YEARS OLD

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm,front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre 10 YEARS OLD

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm,front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2023 120,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 16 YEARS OLD

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm,front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre 10 YEARS OLD

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm,front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2022 115,560 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 19 Mar 2021 106,434 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 96,823 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,562 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to unbond (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to unbond (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre close to the legal limit

n/s/r tyre close to the legal limit

o/s/f headlamp has slight play but is secure

o/s/f tyre close to the legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2017 67,126 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,608 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 45,863 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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FT61 DRO is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FT61 DRO, 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 FT61 DRO registered?

FT61 DRO is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is FT61 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 DRO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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