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FV61 JGY

2011 Ford Kuga

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,867 mi
Last recorded40,867 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 JGY
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 40,867 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 39,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,521 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 37,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 34,113 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 33,164 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 31,268 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 31,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 28,979 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 25,605 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 25,602 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 20,907 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 16,854 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 14,713 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,341 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2014 10,207 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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FV61 JGY is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV61 JGY, 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 FV61 JGY registered?

FV61 JGY is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is FV61 JGY safe to buy?

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