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GJ11 AUW

2011 Ford Kuga

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,554 mi
Last recorded174,554 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 AUW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 174,554 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 165,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 154,356 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 144,850 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 134,696 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 132,841 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 132,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 125,149 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 125,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 114,176 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 17V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 17V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 100,236 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,429 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

engine under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,971 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,486 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring test items

undertrays fitted obscuring test items

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,396 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,860 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 37,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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GJ11 AUW is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ11 AUW, 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 GJ11 AUW registered?

GJ11 AUW is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ11 AUW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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