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GF11 DFK

2011 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,418 mi
Last recorded117,418 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 DFK
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 117,418 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 117,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 109,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 235/50/18

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 109,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 235/50/18

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 101,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2024 101,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2023 92,817 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,787 miles

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

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 25 Jul 2022 86,784 miles

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

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

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

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,389 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,746 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 74,746 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,494 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,438 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 69,251 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,958 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 60,869 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 50,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre cracking up inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner + outer edge cracking up (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner + outer shoulders cracking up, shoulder bold and worn (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jan 2017 50,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre cracking up inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner + outer edge cracking up (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner + outer shoulders cracking up, shoulder bold and worn (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,846 miles

Front and Rear Brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,327 miles

Exhaust centre pipe hangers corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 23,654 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 23,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres treads cracking up

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

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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GF11 DFK is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GF11 DFK, 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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GF11 DFK is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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