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FV61 TZS

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,979 mi
Last recorded142,979 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 TZS
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 142,979 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 137,322 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 129,312 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 129,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 121,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 115,997 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 115,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,552 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 111,153 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 111,151 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,601 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,778 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear centre and rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,492 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 80,345 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 60,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,978 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,176 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TZS is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV61 TZS registered?

FV61 TZS is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is FV61 TZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 TZS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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