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GIL 7236

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests40 (31 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate77.5%

Mileage

133,234 mi
Last recorded133,234 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 7236
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

31 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 133,234 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Dec 2025 133,218 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2025 119,463 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 119,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 130,630 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Dec 2024 130,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2024 114,606 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,147 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2023 127,147 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,231 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 109,231 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,220 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 123,179 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2022 99,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front wiper blade rubber slight splitting

Pass 19 Nov 2021 118,727 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 118,727 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 96,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,595 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,841 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 104,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,057 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,716 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 71,876 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 93,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 87,848 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,411 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,298 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,652 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 77,652 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,351 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 72,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,459 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,137 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,782 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 49,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres thinning on in/side edges

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,909 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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GIL 7236 is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.5%.

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 GIL 7236, 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 GIL 7236 registered?

GIL 7236 is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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