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GJ61 ZPL

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,258 mi
Last recorded139,258 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 ZPL
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 139,258 miles

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Mar 2025 131,152 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 2 Mar 2024 119,189 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 2 Mar 2024 119,189 miles

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

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 93,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,821 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,017 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 74,017 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 70,897 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 70,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 63,919 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 51,561 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 38,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 38,364 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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GJ61 ZPL is a 2011 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ61 ZPL, 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 GJ61 ZPL registered?

GJ61 ZPL is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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