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GL11 NJU

2011 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,838 mi
Last recorded145,838 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Kuga75,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 NJU
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 145,838 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 143,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 134,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 125,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 125,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,687 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 116,679 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,182 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 100,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 84,660 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 84,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,385 miles

Upper lower engine suspension covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,470 miles

Upper lower engine suspension covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 51,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper lower engine suspension covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,003 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 15,233 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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GL11 NJU 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 68.8%.

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 GL11 NJU, 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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GL11 NJU is a 2011 Ford Kuga, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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